Alicia Matilda Whittal: British 1820 Settlers to South Africa

Generation: 1

1.	Alicia Matilda Whittal was born on 11 Sep 1905 (daughter of James Whittal and Susannah Alecia Selby). Other Events and Attributes: 1820 Lineage: Yes Occupation: a Matron in a Children's Home Notes: Spinster.

Generation: 2

James Whittal was born on 13 Jun 1872 (son of John Whittal and Sarah Caroline Dawson); died on 18 May 1954.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes
Occupation: Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; a Shoemaker

James married Susannah Alecia Selby in 1893. Susannah (daughter of William Henry Selby and Amelia) was born est 1874; died on 4 Sep 1958 in Frontier Hospital, Queenstown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susannah Alecia Selby was born est 1874 (daughter of William Henry Selby and Amelia); died on 4 Sep 1958 in Frontier Hospital, Queenstown.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes

Children:

William John Whittal was born on 17 Jun 1896 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 27 Jan 1941 in Cape Town Hospital (Groote Schuur), Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
Ernest Stanford Whittal was born on 13 Mar 1897; died on 10 Apr 1918 in France; was buried in Apr 1918 in France.
Clifford Gerald Whittal was born on 23 Jan 1899; died on 29 Nov 1942.
Harriet Caroline Whittal was born on 30 Nov 1900.
Bertram Harold Whittal was born on 31 Jan 1903 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died in 1979 in Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
1. Alicia Matilda Whittal was born on 11 Sep 1905.
Cecil Walter Whittal was born on 3 Apr 1907.
James Henry Whittal was born on 28 Sep 1908 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 15 Jun 1952 in Waterval Boven, Mpumalanga, South Africa; was buried in Nelspruit Old Cemetery, Nelspruit, Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Alfred George Whittal was born on 17 Sep 1912; died on 22 Jun 1942 in Tobruk, North Africa.
Charles Francis Whittal
Melville Gordon Whittal was born on 6 Jun 1918 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 29 Apr 1993 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Generation: 3

John Whittal was born on 9 Jun 1827 in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa (son of Francis Whittal, 1820 Settler and Mary Williams, 1820 Settler); died on 20 Dec 1878 in Kei Road, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in 1878 in Lily Park farm, Mount Frere, Butterworth, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes
Occupation: a Farmer

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John married Sarah Caroline Dawson in 1861. Sarah (daughter of Sergeant James Dawson, 1820 Settler and Matilda Foden, 1820 Settler) was born on 20 Mar 1843; was christened on 23 Apr 1843 in Grahamstown Church (St George's - Anglican), Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 17 Nov 1900 in Kei Road, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Kei Road Cemetery, Kei Road, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah Caroline Dawson was born on 20 Mar 1843; was christened on 23 Apr 1843 in Grahamstown Church (St George's - Anglican), Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa (daughter of Sergeant James Dawson, 1820 Settler and Matilda Foden, 1820 Settler); died on 17 Nov 1900 in Kei Road, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Kei Road Cemetery, Kei Road, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes

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John Francis Annan Whittal was born on 31 Oct 1861; died on 10 Jul 1939 in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa; was buried in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.
Alfred James Whittal was born on 18 Jun 1863; died on 23 Aug 1937 in Watermarsh farm, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Aug 1937 in East London Cemetery (East Bank), East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Mathilda Jane Whittal was born on 20 Aug 1868; died on 21 Dec 1962.
William Walter Whittal was born on 12 Sep 1870; died on 20 Sep 1917 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa.
2. James Whittal was born on 13 Jun 1872; died on 18 May 1954.
Albert Henry Whittal was born on 24 Sep 1874.
Ann Elizabeth Whittal was born on 21 Aug 1876 in Kei Road, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 19 Aug 1958 in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa; was buried in Aug 1958.
Alice Agnes Rosalina Whittal was born on 16 Aug 1879.

William Henry Selby was born on 8 May 1854; was christened on 5 Sep 1854 in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, South Africa (son of John Selby and Sarah Randall, 1820 Settler); died in 1944.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes
Occupation: Cathcart Vale, Seymour, Eastern Cape, South Africa; a Farmer

Notes:

He appears to have been married twice but the maiden name of his first wife is not known. I know of 2 daughters from the first marriage because they married Whittals. In both cases their parents were given as William Henry Selby and death notices. May be these questions will be answered one day. (Vernon Whittal)

William + Amelia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amelia

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Her name appears on the death notice of her daughters but her maiden name is not given.

Children:

3. Susannah Alecia Selby was born est 1874; died on 4 Sep 1958 in Frontier Hospital, Queenstown.
Adelaide Leticia Selby was born in 1877; died on 23 Oct 1933 in Oxford Street, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Generation: 4

Francis Whittal, 1820 Settler was born on 12 Jun 1798 in Herefordshire, England; was christened in 1799 in Lucton, Herefordshire, England (son of William Whittal and Mary Warwick); died on 17 Jul 1873 in Cuylerville, Bathurst district, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Cuylerville, Bathurst district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes
Settler ID: 840
Name: Francis Whittal 1820
Occupation: a Farmer
Settler: 3 Dec 1819, Gravesend, Kent, England
Occupation: 1849, Cuylerville, Bathurst district, Eastern Cape, South Africa; a Farmer

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Was there ever a brother Thomas ? This name was not given to any of Francis' children whereas all the other names of his siblings were

Was there ever a brother Thomas ? This name was not given to any of Francis' children whereas all the other names of his siblings were.
He was brought up to agriculture and the management of cattle in the county of Shrop¬shire. He emigrated as an indentured servant to J.C.Chase, and married a fellow-servant, Mary Williams of Welshpool. He was originally located with Bailie's subdivision of the party at The Hope, but subsequently farmed a share of the general location, which he was granted in his own right. In addition, he purchased John Duffy's share of the location, which was transferred to him in 1847. He remarried about 1840, after the death of his first wife. He commanded the burgher forces at Cuylerville in the war of 1846, and died
there in 1873 leaving a widow and 12 children: Elizabeth (Fairley), George, Mary Ann (Hulley), James, Charles, Walter, Harriet (Pittman), Sarah, William, Abigail, John and Joseph. His estate consisted of landed property at Cuylerville, and cattle. CO 223 no.97, 1.10.1824; CO 136 no.54, Bailie to Ellis, 28.5.1820; Whittal, Record of Francis Whittal; CO 8541, Hayward's notes; Deeds Office records; GTJ 23.7.1873; MOOC 6/9/144 d.n. 9568/1873.

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His date of baptism is given to me by Rod Campbell of Canada as 25 Jan 1798 which was the date given for the baptism of Thomas by the Parish of Lucton. ( until we have further information, we will assume that it was 1799)

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Francis married Mary Williams, 1820 Settler in May 1820 in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Mary was born in 1790 in Welshpool, Wales; died between 1830 and 1839. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary Williams, 1820 Settler was born in 1790 in Welshpool, Wales; died between 1830 and 1839.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes
Settler ID: 846
Settler: 3 Dec 1819, Gravesend, Kent, England

Notes:

Settler:
Bailie's party on the Chapman

Children:

Ann Whittal was born on 27 May 1821 in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 9 Apr 1914 in Cradock, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Apr 1914 in Cradock Cemetery, Cradock, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Francis Whittal was born on 8 May 1823 in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 9 Apr 1914 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Apr 1914 in Grahamstown Cemetery (Settlers), Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
William Whittal was born on 6 Mar 1825 in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened in 1825 in Cuylerville, Bathurst district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
4. John Whittal was born on 9 Jun 1827 in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 20 Dec 1878 in Kei Road, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in 1878 in Lily Park farm, Mount Frere, Butterworth, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Sarah Jane Whittal was born on 25 Nov 1829 in Cuylerville, Bathurst district, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 18 Aug 1871 in Gaolers Quarters, Dordrecht Jail, Dordrecht, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Dordrecht, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

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Sergeant James Dawson, 1820 Settler was born in 1802; died in May 1846; was buried on 23 May 1846 in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes
Settler ID: 1212
Name: James (Sgt) Dawson 1820
Occupation: a Tailor
Settler: 13 Dec 1819, Gravesend, Kent, England
MILI: Between 1837 and 1846

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Settler:
Clark's party on the Northampton

MILI:
Description: Cape Mounted Rifles

a Sergeant

Buried:
Description: Rev Herbert Beaver

James married Matilda Foden, 1820 Settler on 10 Sep 1831 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Matilda (daughter of Thomas Foden, 1820 Settler and Mary, - wife of Thomas Foden 1820 Settler) was born in 1814; died after 1846. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Matilda Foden, 1820 Settler was born in 1814 (daughter of Thomas Foden, 1820 Settler and Mary, - wife of Thomas Foden 1820 Settler); died after 1846.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes
Settler ID: 3407
Settler: 12 Feb 1820, The Downs, Deal, Kent, England
SCHL: School Attendance: 19 Mar 1828, Bathurst School, Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa

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Settler:
Willson's party on the La Belle Alliance

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Married:
Description: Rev William Carlisle

Witnesses: John Henry Dixon, Wm Lyall, Catherine Lyall, John Caughbin?

Children:

5. Sarah Caroline Dawson was born on 20 Mar 1843; was christened on 23 Apr 1843 in Grahamstown Church (St George's - Anglican), Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 17 Nov 1900 in Kei Road, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Kei Road Cemetery, Kei Road, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Catherine Elvina Dawson was born on 23 Jul 1831 in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 16 Dec 1832 in Grahamstown Church (St George's - Anglican), Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
James Thomas Dawson was born on 10 Sep 1834 in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 10 Sep 1834 in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Thomas William Foden Dawson was born on 10 Jan 1837; was christened on 2 Jul 1837 in Grahamstown Church (St George's - Anglican), Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died in 1893.
Samuel Robert Dawson was born on 15 Aug 1838 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 15 May 1839 in Albany District, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Mary Sarah Dawson was born on 10 Jul 1839 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 13 Oct 1839 in Albany District, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
William John Dawson was born about 1841; was christened on 16 Nov 1841 in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Matilda Jane Dawson was born on 1 Jun 1846; was christened on 2 May 1847 in Peddie, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 23 May 1875 in Kango, Oudtshoorn, Western Cape, South Africa.

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John Selby was born in 1809 in Bradmore, Nottinghamshire, England (son of William Selby and Mary Pike); died on 16 Nov 1856 in Fort Beaufort district, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

Occupation: James Party, Bethany, Lynedoch River, Eastern Cape, South Africa; a Farmer

Notes:

Only the birth of his brother William is shown in Keyworth. I have found the following on IGI which could be our John - his mother died in Bunny which makes me think they went there shortly after his brother's birth ???
JOHN SELBY
Birth:
Christening: 21 JAN 1808 Bunny, Nottingham, England
Parents:
Father: WILLIAM SELBY Family
Mother: MARY
Also transcribed from the Bunny Church Records
Entry #2 : 21 Jan 1808 - John to William & Mary Selby of Bradmore

He arrived in Algoa Bay in January 1843 on immigrant ship "Margaret Hardy" with his sister Elizabeth. They were independent Settlers from Britian.

John married Sarah Randall, 1820 Settler on 23 Oct 1843 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Sarah (daughter of James Randall, 1820 Settler and Rebecca Watts, 1820 Settler) was born on 24 Oct 1819 in Westbury, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 14 Nov 1819 in Westbury Church (All Saints), Westbury, Wiltshire; died on 6 Oct 1897 in Elandspos, Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Sarah Randall, 1820 Settler was born on 24 Oct 1819 in Westbury, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 14 Nov 1819 in Westbury Church (All Saints), Westbury, Wiltshire (daughter of James Randall, 1820 Settler and Rebecca Watts, 1820 Settler); died on 6 Oct 1897 in Elandspos, Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes
Settler ID: 679
Name: Sarah Randall 1820
Occupation: a Housewife & Farmer
Settler: 7 Jan 1820, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

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When disembarking, Sarah (6m) slipped out of her shawls into the sea and was snatched up again in time to save her young life. After the 8th Kaffir War John & Sarah left Bathurst to take up a farm near Fort Beaufort. There is a story about Sarah loading guns during an attack by Xhosas until she had to flee to the doctor's house for the birth of Caroline in 1851.
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Weekend Post, 5 Mar 1983
Memories of an 1820 Great Gran

Mrs. May LEONARD, 91 years old and now living in Port Elizabeth, remembers her 1820 Settler great-grandmother, Sarah BRADLEY very well as she was six years old when Sarah died.

Living in Seymour, she used to cross the little Geysie River by a two-plank bridge to visit her aged relative. Sarah's garden was a delight with its fruit trees, big shady Bellomore and one Moss rose, which May particularly remembers. The house and tree were still there a few years ago.

Sarah was born in England, third child of RANDALL parents, shortly before the Weymouth sailed. This was confirmed by Dr. PRINGLE who investigated reported births during the voyage. These had not been recorded in the ship's log as the Weymouth being of Royal Navy was only required to record deaths.

So Sarah was a baby when she arrived off Port Elizabeth in 1820 and she was the baby dropped into Algoa Bay when the bundle of rags in which she was wrapped was being handed from the Weymouth to the occupants of the boat alongside. She was fished out of the water and lived to continue an adventurous life, which included loading guns for the men during an attack on their thornbush-ringed stockade.

A daughter from her first marriage became May's grandmother.

At Seymour where they later settled, she was married again to SELBY, who was killed while transporting their produce to Grahamstown. BRADLEY was her third husband.

She died in Seymour, aged 77, but her mother, Sarah RANDALL, lived to 100, according to her monument at Bathurst.
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Settler:
James's party on the Weymouth

Children:

Louisa Selby was born on 12 Jun 1844; was christened on 18 Aug 1844 in Bathurst & Lower Albany Circuit, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died in 1923.
John Selby was born on 8 Jun 1845 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 26 Oct 1845 in Bathurst & Lower Albany Circuit, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 29 Dec 1887 in Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa.
Rhoda Selby was born on 8 Jun 1845 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died in 1845.
Eliza Selby was born in May 1847; was christened on 6 Nov 1847 in Bathurst & Lower Albany Circuit, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died in 1847.
Elizabeth Selby was born on 26 Oct 1848; was christened on 12 Dec 1848 in Bathurst & Lower Albany Circuit, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Seymour Caroline Selby was born on 30 Jan 1851; was christened on 5 Oct 1851 in Bathurst & Lower Albany Circuit, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 20 Jan 1930 in Cradock, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Charlotte Selby was born on 11 Jun 1853 in 'Bethany', Bathurst District, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 18 Jul 1853 in Bathurst & Lower Albany Circuit, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died in Seymour, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
6. William Henry Selby was born on 8 May 1854; was christened on 5 Sep 1854 in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died in 1944.
Edward James Selby was born on 13 Oct 1856 in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 2 Jan 1930 in Heidelberg, Gauteng, South Africa; was buried in Beerlaagte farm, Heidelberg District, Gauteng, South Africa.
James Thomas Selby was born on 13 Oct 1856; was christened on 23 Dec 1856 in Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, South Africa.