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Florence Celia Croft

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  1. 1.  Florence Celia Croft (daughter of Charles Thomas Croft and Mary Florence Leach).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 1820 Lineage: Yes
    • Residence: 1920, Salisbury (Harare), Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe)

    Family/Spouse: William Herbert Kerr. William died before 1920. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Leonard Kerr
    2. Gewndolen Kerr
    3. Charlie Kerr

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Charles Thomas Croft was born on 1 Jun 1846 in Salem, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 15 Jul 1849 in Methodist Chapel, Grahamstown, Eastern cape, South Africa (son of Charles Thomas Croft and Celia Mortimer Morgan); died on 17 Mar 1919 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 1820 Lineage: Yes
    • Name: Charles Croft
    • Occupation: Telephone Operator

    Charles married Mary Florence Leach on 26 Feb 1874 in Salem, Eastern Cape. Mary (daughter of William Abraham Leach and Caroline Elizabeth Norton, 1820 Settler) was born about 1855 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 17 Apr 1889 in Maclear, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary Florence Leach was born about 1855 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa (daughter of William Abraham Leach and Caroline Elizabeth Norton, 1820 Settler); died on 17 Apr 1889 in Maclear, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 1820 Lineage: Yes
    • Name: Florence Mary Leach

    Notes:

    Married:
    They were married by Rev.T. Creswell
    MARRIED at Salem by the Rev T CRESSWELL, on the 26th February 1874, Charles Thomas CROFT, eldest son of the late C.T. CROFT Jun, to Mary Florence LEACH; Grahamstown Journal, Friday, 27 February 1874.

    Children:
    1. Amy Amanda Croft
    2. 1. Florence Celia Croft
    3. Gwendolen Beatrice Croft
    4. Maud Pauline Croft
    5. Charles Hamilton Croft
    6. Ernest John Croft


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Charles Thomas Croft was born in 1824 in Salem, Eastern Cape, South Africa (son of Charles Thomas Croft, 1820 Settler and Mary Hancock, 1820 Settler); died on 24 Oct 1856 in Albany District, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 1820 Lineage: Yes

    Charles + Celia Mortimer Morgan. Celia (daughter of William Ablort Morgan and Jane Hill, 1820 Settler) was born on 7 Feb 1828; was christened on 23 May 1830 in Grahamstown Church (St George's - Anglican), Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 29 Aug 1892. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Celia Mortimer Morgan was born on 7 Feb 1828; was christened on 23 May 1830 in Grahamstown Church (St George's - Anglican), Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa (daughter of William Ablort Morgan and Jane Hill, 1820 Settler); died on 29 Aug 1892.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 1820 Lineage: Yes

    Notes:

    Description: Rev William Carlisle

    Children:
    1. 2. Charles Thomas Croft was born on 1 Jun 1846 in Salem, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 15 Jul 1849 in Methodist Chapel, Grahamstown, Eastern cape, South Africa; died on 17 Mar 1919 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa.
    2. James Hamilton Croft was born about 1851 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 12 Apr 1924 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa.
    3. Celia Mortimer Croft

  3. 6.  William Abraham Leach was born on 6 Nov 1821 in Haaspoort, dist. Cradock; was christened on 27 Oct 1822 in Salem, Eastern Cape (son of Benjamin Leach, 1820 Settler and Ann Oxenham, 1820 Settler); died on 24 Oct 1859 in Table Farm, district Cradock.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 1820 Lineage: Yes

    Notes:

    He was a farmer of Olifantshoek (now Alexandria) 1849. Sheep farmer and general dealer of Table Farm, Cradock district.

    He was baptised by the Wesleyan Minister, Rev. Shaw, at Salem, abode given as "Dover Cliff" and the spelling in the register Leech

    Died:
    When he died aged 37 years he was a Sheep Farmer and General Dealer at Table Farm, district Cradock. His death notice No. 6591 was signed by Mary Leach on 27th October 1859

    William married Caroline Elizabeth Norton, 1820 Settler on 12 Dec 1842 in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Caroline (daughter of Thomas Norton, 1820 Settler and Elizabeth Aylward, 1820 Settler) was born on 10 Jan 1819 in Clerkenwell, London, England; died on 10 Jan 1857 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Caroline Elizabeth Norton, 1820 Settler was born on 10 Jan 1819 in Clerkenwell, London, England (daughter of Thomas Norton, 1820 Settler and Elizabeth Aylward, 1820 Settler); died on 10 Jan 1857 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 1820 Lineage: Yes
    • Settler ID: 2882
    • Settler: 15 Feb 1820, Gravesend, Kent, England
    • Residence: 1822, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa

    Notes:

    She died at the house of Edward Norton in Grahamstown

    Two Norton families came out with the Settlers. Thomas Norton with Sephton's Party and included the Gush families. John Norton came out with the Wilson's party. Caroline's father was most likely Thomas Norton.

    Settler:
    Sephton's party on the Aurora

    Died:
    She was 38 years when she died. Death notice No. 4694 was signed by surviving spouse William Leach.

    Notes:

    Married:
    After banns William Leach married Caroline Norton in the Methodist Church at Sale, by Rev. J Richards (William was a bachelor and farmer at "Bezuidenhout Fontein" and Caroline was a spinster. Marriage Cert. No. 50 was signed by Benjamin Leach Snr and his wife Ann Leach who made her mark (X), being illiterate?.

    Children:
    1. Thomas Benjamin Leach was born on 4 Apr 1845; was christened on 2 Sep 1849 in Sidbury.
    2. Elizabeth Ann (Bessie) Leach was born on 25 Sep 1845; was christened on 2 Sep 1849 in Sidbury; died on 15 Apr 1908 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
    3. Caroline Amelia Leach was born on 18 Aug 1848; was christened on 2 Sep 1849 in Sidbury.
    4. Susan Oxenham Leach was born on 2 Apr 1850 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 1 Sep 1874 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
    5. William Norton Leach was born in 1854.
    6. 3. Mary Florence Leach was born about 1855 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 17 Apr 1889 in Maclear, Eastern Cape, South Africa.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Charles Thomas Croft, 1820 Settler was born on 27 Nov 1792 in Westminster, London, England; was christened on 24 Dec 1792 in Providence Chapel, Tichfield Street and Grays Inn St, Marylebone, London, England (son of Thomas Croft and Elizabeth (Lady) Hamilton); died on 3 Jun 1862 in 'Cannon House', Beaufort Street, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Grahamstown Cemetery (Old), Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 1820 Lineage: Yes
    • Settler ID: 2665
    • Name: Charles Thomas Croft 1820
    • Occupation: a Copper Plate Printer
    • Settler: 15 Feb 1820, Gravesend, Kent, England

    Notes:

    Settler:
    Sephton's party on the Aurora

    Charles married Mary Hancock, 1820 Settler on 14 Jan 1821 in Salem, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Mary (daughter of James Hancock and Margaret Foden) was born in 1788; died on 25 May 1863; was buried in Grahamstown Cemetery (Old), Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Mary Hancock, 1820 Settler was born in 1788 (daughter of James Hancock and Margaret Foden); died on 25 May 1863; was buried in Grahamstown Cemetery (Old), Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 1820 Lineage: Yes
    • Settler ID: 2684
    • Name: Mary Hancock 1820
    • Settler: 15 Feb 1820, Gravesend, Kent, England

    Notes:

    Settler:
    Sephton's party on the Aurora

    Notes:

    Married:
    Description: Rev William Shaw

    They were originally married onboard the Aurora by the ship's Captain, and re-did the ceremony when on land.

    Children:
    1. Mary Croft was born in Oct 1821; died on 2 Mar 1873 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
    2. 4. Charles Thomas Croft was born in 1824 in Salem, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 24 Oct 1856 in Albany District, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
    3. Elizabeth Croft was born on 1 Feb 1826; was christened on 26 Feb 1826 in Salem Methodist Church, Salem, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 22 Jan 1914 in Rocky House, Milner Street, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
    4. Eliza Croft was born on 31 May 1828; was christened on 26 Oct 1828 in Methodist Chapel, Salem, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

  3. 10.  William Ablort Morgan was born on 17 Aug 1799 in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, Wales; was christened on 15 Sep 1799 in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire, Wales (son of Thomas Ablort Morgan and Mary Roberts); died on 14 Mar 1839 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: William Ablord Morgan
    • Religion: the Protestant Church
    • Occupation: 1830, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; a Carpenter

    Notes:

    Possibly a member of Philips party on board the Kennersley Castle - not listed by Nash.

    Died:
    (MOOC 6/9/15 3235 )

    William married Jane Hill, 1820 Settler on 7 Oct 1824 in Methodist Commemoration Church, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Jane (daughter of Charles Hill, 1820 Settler and Elizabeth Stevens, 1820 Settler) was born on 18 Feb 1804 in England; was christened on 10 Jun 1804 in St Marylebone, London, England; died in 1861. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Jane Hill, 1820 Settler was born on 18 Feb 1804 in England; was christened on 10 Jun 1804 in St Marylebone, London, England (daughter of Charles Hill, 1820 Settler and Elizabeth Stevens, 1820 Settler); died in 1861.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 1820 Lineage: Yes
    • Settler ID: 1358
    • Name: Jane Hill 1820
    • Religion: the Protestant Church
    • Settler: 16 Mar 1820, The Downs, Deal, Kent, England

    Notes:

    Settler:
    Mills' party on the Sir George Osborn

    Died:
    MOOC 6/9/93 8485

    Children:
    1. Jane Elizabeth Ablort Morgan was born on 21 Sep 1825; was christened on 9 Oct 1825.
    2. 5. Celia Mortimer Morgan was born on 7 Feb 1828; was christened on 23 May 1830 in Grahamstown Church (St George's - Anglican), Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 29 Aug 1892.
    3. William Ablort Morgan was born on 3 Apr 1830; was christened on 30 May 1830 in Grahamstown Church (St George's - Anglican), Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 27 Mar 1867 in Glenstone, Howieson's Poort, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
    4. Thomas Hill Morgan was born on 25 Sep 1832; was christened on 4 Nov 1832 in Albany District, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
    5. Charles Henry Morgan was born on 16 Mar 1835 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 5 Apr 1835 in Albany District, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 3 Jun 1885; was buried in Hilton Cemetery (Methodist), Hilton, Cathcart, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
    6. John Roberts Morgan was born on 16 Jul 1837 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 20 Aug 1837 in Albany District, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 10 Feb 1891.

  5. 12.  Benjamin Leach, 1820 Settler was born on 1 Feb 1778 in Combe, Oxfordshire, England; was christened on 5 Jun 1778 (son of William Leach and Martha); died on 3 Jun 1872 in Salem, Eastern Cape.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 1820 Lineage: Yes
    • Settler ID: 2470
    • Occupation: 1813, Eynsham, Oxfordshire, England; Mason
    • Settler: 7 Jan 1820, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

    Notes:

    Benjamin and Ann and their young daughter Ann Amelia came out to South Africa with the 1820 British Settlers.

    They sailed with Parkin's Party from Deavon (Devon). They left from Portsmouth on "Weymouth" in January, 1820 arriving at Algoa Bay in May 1820. They were located on "Devonshire Farm" on the Kariega River. In 1852 they moved to Poplar Grove, Whittlesea.

    The Parkin party settled on "Devonshire" a Quitrent farm (Aly. Q 1.70) on the Kariega River in the Bathurst district. On 23rd January 1824 Benjamin Leach (Leech) was granted the Parkin Party farm "Devonshire" (No. 456) (665 morgen 232 roods). When John Parkin probably left for Cradock Place, Benjamin Leach became party head. He was granted the remainder of "Devonshire" ("Devonwoods No. 457") (Aly. Q 2.6) 834 morgen 368 roods and disposed of it to the estate of Charles Webber on 12th December 1860. The Leach Home was burned down twice during the Kaffir Wars.

    Benjamin Leach acquired the farm "Buys Kloof" (Alx. Q 1.14) (presently No. 290 of the Division of Alexandria) from the widow of Johannes Germanus Vogel on 6th July 1838. He transferred it to John Sweet Distin on 15th June, 1858. When the country was taken from the Tembu after the War of Umlangeni it was opened up as far north as Queenstown (proclaimed as a district in 1853), John (Benjamin) Leach son of Benjamin Leach trekked (10) to that district in 1852 and acquired the farm "Vaal Krans" (4) bar Whittlesea, District of Queenstown. This farm was later renamed "Poplar Grove" 370. No further reference to the farm "Vaal Krantz" could be found. However, "Poplar Grove" 370 was a consolidation of the farms "Well Pleased", "Brak Kloof", "Drummond" and "Ensan". The former two being acquired from the insolvent estates of James Slee and J Arnold, "Drummond" from D McDonald and "Ensan" was an additional grant. All the portions were given to John Leach in an amended Quitrent grant. According to the returns of the Field Cornet of the time, farms were granted to Leach, Wainwright, John Staples and John Filmore. "Poplar Grove" and other adjacent farms were ceded to the Republic of Ciskei.


    Birth:
    Name
    Benjamin Leach
    Gender
    Male
    Baptism Date
    1 Feb 1778
    Baptism Place
    Combe,Oxford,England
    Father
    Will. Leach
    Mother
    Martha
    FHL Film Number
    95233
    Household Members

    Name
    NameWill. Leach
    NameMartha
    NameBenjamin Leach



    Settler:
    Parkin's party on the Weymouth

    Died:

    In 1872, after his third wife's death (Aletta Pitout) he came to live with Richard H Amm who had married his granddaughter, Garnis Verity. They lived in "Hope Cottage" near Salem and died in their house on 3rd June 1872 in his 84th year (on his last birthday he turned 83, born 1789), according to the Grahamstown Journal of 12th June 1872 ((pl c 77). He was buried in the Wesleyan Church cemetary in Salem. It is told that he was a very heavy man and was carried to his grave by six coloured farm workers, probably Xhosas. (The grave has not been located).

    He lived for a considerable time at Coega and also at Uitenhage (Probably "Buys KlooF") "Buys Kloof" is near Sandflats on the Upper Bushmans River.

    "Aluin Krantz" is a farm adjacent to "Buys Kloof" and the author believes that it belonged to Benjamin Henry Leach, son of Benjamin Leach.

    Benjamin married Ann Oxenham, 1820 Settler on 7 Aug 1815 in Eynsham, Oxfordshire, England. Ann (daughter of Abraham Oxenham and Ann Mayle) was christened on Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 13.  Ann Oxenham, 1820 Settler was christened on Yes, date unknown (daughter of Abraham Oxenham and Ann Mayle).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 1820 Lineage: Yes
    • Settler ID: 2472
    • Name: Ann - wife of Benjamin Leach
    • Settler: 7 Jan 1820, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

    Notes:

    Settler:
    Parkin's party on the Weymouth

    Notes:

    Benjamin and Ann and their young daughter Ann Amelia came out to South Africa with the 1820 British Settlers.

    The Parkin party settled on "Devonshire" a Quitrent farm (Aly. Q 1.70) on the Kariega River in the Bathurst district. On 23rd January 1824 Benjamin Leach (Leech) was granted the Parkin Party farm "Devonshire" (No. 456) (665 morgen 232 roods). When John Parkin probably left for Cradock Place, Benjamin Leach became party head. He was granted the remainder of "Devonshire" ("Devonwoods No. 457") (Aly. Q 2.6) 834 morgen 368 roods and disposed of it to the estate of Charles Webber on 12th December 1860. The Leach Home was burned down twice during the Kaffir Wars.

    Benjamin Leach acquired the farm "Buys Kloof" (Alx. Q 1.14) (presently No. 290 of the Division of Alexandria) from the widow of Johannes Germanus Vogel on 6th July 1838. He transferred it to John Sweet Distin on 15th June, 1858. When the country was taken from the Tembu after the War of Umlangeni it was opened up as far north as Queenstown (proclaimed as a district in 1853), John (Benjamin) Leach son of Benjamin Leach trekked (10) to that district in 1852 and acquired the farm "Vaal Krans" (4) bar Whittlesea, District of Queenstown. This farm was later renamed "Poplar Grove" 370. No further reference to the farm "Vaal Krantz" could be found. However, "Poplar Grove" 370 was a consolidation of the farms "Well Pleased", "Brak Kloof", "Drummond" and "Ensan". The former two being acquired from the insolvent estates of James Slee and J Arnold, "Drummond" from D McDonald and "Ensan" was an additional grant. All the portions were given to John Leach in an amended Quitrent grant. According to the returns of the Field Cornet of the time, farms were granted to Leach, Wainwright, John Staples and John Filmore. "Poplar Grove" and other adjacent farms were ceded to the Republic of Ciskei.


    Benjamin Leach, farmer of the Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. He was a stonemason (said to have come from Crediton), he emigrated to South Africa in 1820, in John Parkins's party from Devon, on the "Weymouth" - sailed from Portsmouth in Jan. 1820, arrived at Algoa Bay, South Africa, in May 1820. Settled with the rest of Parkins's party on Devonshire Farm, on the Kariega River in the Eastern Cape. In 1822 the whole of Devonshire Farm (665 morgen, i.e. 1,330 acres) was ceded to him. He left the property after bitter experiences during the raids at the beginning of the Frontier War of 1935. Died 3 June 1872, aged 83 at Salem, near Grahamstown, in the Cape.

    He moved to Grahamstown after the 6th Frontier War (1834 - 5). Shortly after his arrival he obtained a permit to deal in ivory and became a successful Ivory Trader.

    He acquired Lot 127, Hill Street, Grahamstown, 1 May 1835, selling on 17th July 1848 to John Hartley for Three hundred and thirty pounds.

    In the 1840's he built a new house at 21 West Street, Grahamstown, overlooking the Market Square. This house was proclaimed a Historic Property in 1987 - article in Grocott's Mail (formerly the Graham's Town Journal) Sept. 1987. This house is now owned by Professor Ross Harker.

    Married:

    After his wife, Elizabeth died, Benjamin married Ann. Ben and Ann were married by special licence, she was a widow of Richard Middleton and living at St. Giles, Oxford. The witnesses were Joseph West; Mary West and Philip Gardner.

    Eynsham - this village is about 5 miles west of Oxford, England.

    They sailed with Parkin's Party from Deavon (Devon). They left from Portsmouth on "Weymouth" in January, 1820 arriving at Algoa Bay in May 1820. They were located on "Devonshire Farm" on the Kariega River. In 1852 they moved to Poplar Grove, Whittlesea.

    Children:
    1. Ann Amelia Leach, 1820 Settler was born in 1818 in Eynsham, Oxfordshire, England; died on 20 Mar 1875 in Salem, Eastern Cape; was buried on 21 Mar 1875 in Salem, Eastern Cape.
    2. 6. William Abraham Leach was born on 6 Nov 1821 in Haaspoort, dist. Cradock; was christened on 27 Oct 1822 in Salem, Eastern Cape; died on 24 Oct 1859 in Table Farm, district Cradock.
    3. Benjamin Henry Leach was born on 1 Oct 1823 in Kariega, Cape Province; was christened on 30 Nov 1823 in Salem, Eastern Cape; died between 1898 and 1902 in Krugersdorp, Gauteng, South Africa.
    4. John Leach was born on 28 Jul 1828 in Uitenhage; was christened on 13 Dec 1832 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 1 Aug 1906 in Poplar Grove, Whittlesea, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

  7. 14.  Thomas Norton, 1820 Settler was born on 17 Jun 1782 in Putney, Surrey, England.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 1820 Lineage: Yes
    • Settler ID: 2881
    • Settler: 15 Feb 1820, Gravesend, Kent, England
    • Residence: 1822, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa

    Notes:

    He was a sailor on HMS Medusa

    Settler:
    Sephton's party on the Aurora

    Thomas married Elizabeth Aylward, 1820 Settler on 25 Dec 1807 in St Thomas, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England. Elizabeth was born about 1782. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 15.  Elizabeth Aylward, 1820 Settler was born about 1782.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • 1820 Lineage: Yes
    • Settler ID: 2883
    • Settler: 15 Feb 1820, Gravesend, Kent, England
    • Residence: 1822, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa

    Notes:

    Settler:
    Sephton's party on the Aurora

    Notes:

    Thomas Norton , smith and naval pensioner, aged 38, his wife Elizabeth (Elly) 38, and his daughter Caroline, 2, emigrated to South Africa in 1820 in Hezekiah Sephton's party, Richard Gush's division, on the Brilliant. The party settled at Salem.

    Children:
    1. 7. Caroline Elizabeth Norton, 1820 Settler was born on 10 Jan 1819 in Clerkenwell, London, England; died on 10 Jan 1857 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
    2. Thomas Norton was born on 9 Dec 1821 in New Salem, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 16 Sep 1888 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
    3. Mary Norton was born on 29 Mar 1823.
    4. Edward Norton was born about 1824 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 23 Dec 1896 in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, South Africa.



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