Richard Handfield Jackson Daniell

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1820 Lineage: Yes

Richard married Charlotte Lake on 3 May 1865 in St Peter's Church, Sidbury, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Charlotte (daughter of Nicholas Lake and Johanna Aletta Meyer) was born on 22 Mar 1842 in Sidbury Church (St Peter's - Anglican), Sidbury, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 2 May 1926 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Chester Crawford Daniell was born on 18 Feb 1866 in Sidbury, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 3 May 1869 in St Peter's Church, Sidbury, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
2. Ella Gertrude Daniell was born on 12 Nov 1868; died on 28 May 1952; was buried in Sidbury, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
3. Maude Evelina Daniell died in 1959.
4. Richard Wright Daniell was born in 1872; died on 5 Jul 1951 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in South End Cemetery, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
5. Duncan George Daniell was born in 1875 in Sidbury, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 12 Sep 1944 in Burgersdorp, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
6. Zoe Ann Daniell was born on 11 Nov 1879 in Sidbury, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 6 Aug 1970 in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa.
7. Lionel Clarence Daniell was born about 1880; died after 1926.
8. Handfield Henry Daniell was born about 1885; died in 1966.
9. Hamilton Jones Daniell was born about 1887 in Albany District, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 23 Aug 1918 in France; was buried in Pernes British Cemetery, Pas-de-Calais, France.
10. Attwell Daniell died on 16 Oct 1918 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in South End Cemetery, Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1820 Lineage: Yes
• Settler ID: 1580
• Occupation: Lieut. in Royal Marines
• Settler: 30 Mar 1820, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

Notes:

"De Zuid-Afrikaan
Donderdag, Den 1 OCTOBER, 1868.
DEEL XXXIX

DEATH OF CAPTAIN DANIELL, R.N. – We regret to have to announce the decease of a gallant retired officer of H.M. Navy, Captain Richard Daniell, father-in-law of Messrs. Rice and Henry Jones, which took place, at his residence in Newlands, on Tuesday evening. The spotless name of this gentleman is known throughout the length and breadth of the colony, for to him we are mostly indebted for the introduction of thoroughbred sheep into the frontier of the Eastern Province. Captain Daniell entered the navy as a mere youngster, was present at the siege of New Orleans, and saw hard and varied service. He subsequently returned to England, retired on half pay, and in 1820 came out to the Cape, settling in the Eastern Province, at what has long been known as Sidbury Park, and founded the village of Sidbury, which he named after his birthplace in Devonshire. Wealth and numerous family gathered around him, but they were not allowed to escape some of the vicissitudes of Kafir wars. Like a brave man he battled against them to hold his own, and became a sort of prince among flockmasters. In the last war he suffered greatly, having cattle and sheep swept off in large numbers by the enemy. Tired out he resolved upon selling his properties and settling down in the bosom of his grown-up family near Cape Town, and in 1855 left the frontier, to the sincere regret of every one who knew him. For a short time, about two years, we believe, he resided at Swellendam, but for the rest of his days, till he died, he resided near the metropolis. He has gone from us full of years, of honourable remembrances, and has bequeathed to his fellow-colonists a name and children which all esteem. May he rest in peace, and may we yet have many as kind, as good, as generous, as honourable as he was. He will be greatly missed by a very large number of friends. He is to be buried this afternoon at Cape Town."

Settler:
Daniell's party on the Duke of Marlborough

Richard married Ann Handfield, 1820 Settler on 5 Jul 1820 in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Ann (daughter of Handfield) was born about 1798 in Ulcomb, Kent, England; died on 19 Feb 1839 in Sidbury Park, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• 1820 Lineage: Yes
• Settler ID: 1582
• Settler: 30 Mar 1820, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

Notes:

Plot 19: "Sacred to the memory of Ann wife of Lieut. Richard DANIELL R.N. who departed this life the 19th of February 1839 aged 37 yrs" [St Peter's Anglican - Sidbury]
Ann was the first mistress of Sidbury Park house, died in February, 1839 leaving a family of seven children. She was buried in the grounds of the new church and her tombstone is the oldest there.

Settler:
Daniell's party on the Duke of Marlborough

William + Mary Westcott. Mary was born about 1750; died about 1803. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]