Charles Edwin Backlund: British 1820 Settlers to South Africa

Generation: 1

Charles Edwin Backlund was born on 27 Aug 1949 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa (son of Felix Backlund and Constance Vera Whittal); died on 10 Apr 2011.

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1820 Lineage: Yes

Charles married Janet Sharon Bryant [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

Generation: 2

Felix Backlund was born on 5 Jun 1915 in Jakobstad, Finland; died on 10 Nov 1963 in Transkei, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

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Died:
Description: a motor car accident

Felix married Constance Vera Whittal about 1946. Constance (daughter of George Vivian Whittal and Florence Abigail Margaret Morton) was born on 15 Feb 1911 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 26 Aug 2005 in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Constance Vera Whittal was born on 15 Feb 1911 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa (daughter of George Vivian Whittal and Florence Abigail Margaret Morton); died on 26 Aug 2005 in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

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1820 Lineage: Yes
Name: Constance Vera 'Connie' Whittal

Children:

Selma Margaret Backlund
George Victor Backlund
1. Charles Edwin Backlund was born on 27 Aug 1949 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 10 Apr 2011.
Robert Andrew Backlund

Generation: 3

George Vivian Whittal was born on 4 May 1883 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa (son of James William Whittal and Eleanor Jane Futter); died on 31 Mar 1966 in Bolo Reserve, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

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1820 Lineage: Yes
Occupation: Hayfield farm, Bolo (nr), Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; a Farmer

George married Florence Abigail Margaret Morton in 1907 in Bolo Reserve, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Florence (daughter of William Morton and Emma) was born on 1 Aug 1883 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa; died on 5 Sep 1950 in Stutterheim Hospital, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florence Abigail Margaret Morton was born on 1 Aug 1883 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa (daughter of William Morton and Emma); died on 5 Sep 1950 in Stutterheim Hospital, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

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Occupation: Hayfield farm, Bolo (nr), Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; a Farmer

Children:

Jack Vivian Whittal was born on 1 Aug 1908 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 6 Feb 1958 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Robert William Whittal
3. Constance Vera Whittal was born on 15 Feb 1911 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 26 Aug 2005 in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Eric Vincent Whittal was born on 22 Aug 1914; died on 9 Feb 1968 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Stutterheim Cemetery, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Generation: 4

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James William Whittal was born on 21 May 1844 in Cuylerville, Bathurst district, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 28 Jul 1844 in Cuylerville, Bathurst district, Eastern Cape, South Africa (son of Francis Whittal, 1820 Settler and Ann Clayton, 1820 Settler); died on 31 Jan 1936 in Dome farm, Bolo, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Stutterheim Cemetery, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes
Occupation: a Farmer

Notes:

He farmed very successfully with sheep and cattle on "Dome" near Bolo in the Stutterhein District. They had 11 children, 6 sons & 5 daughters. (For a full story about Jim Whittal, read the Whittal book written by his grandson Harold.) He was a very big and powerful man and was known by the Xhosas as 'Ntamo' (meaning Neck). He was a man of sterling character and was loved and respected by all who knew him. A short while before his death at the age of 91 years,e celebrated their diamond wedding which was attended by a large number of friends and wellwishers.

James married Eleanor Jane Futter on 8 Aug 1874 in Frankfort Church, Frankfort, King William's Town District, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Eleanor (daughter of William Futter and Eleanor Mary King) was born on 12 Jan 1852 in King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 29 Feb 1852 in Grahamstown Cathedral (St Michael and St George), Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 9 May 1938 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Stutterheim Cemetery, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Eleanor Jane Futter was born on 12 Jan 1852 in King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 29 Feb 1852 in Grahamstown Cathedral (St Michael and St George), Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa (daughter of William Futter and Eleanor Mary King); died on 9 May 1938 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Stutterheim Cemetery, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes
Name: Elanor Jane Futter

Notes:

Description: Rev Joseph Willson

Children:

Francis Henry Whittal was born on 23 May 1875 in King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 3 Nov 1877.
Amy Eleanor Ann Whittal was born on 5 Jun 1877 in King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 14 May 1962 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in the municipal cemetery , Komgha.
Robert James Whittal was born on 7 Jun 1879 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 16 Mar 1970 in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in East London Crematorium, East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Alice Mary Whittal was born on 13 Jun 1881 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died in 1949 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
6. George Vivian Whittal was born on 4 May 1883 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 31 Mar 1966 in Bolo Reserve, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Florence Abigail Whittal was born on 14 Sep 1885 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 27 Jun 1888.
Eleanor Jane Whittal was born on 8 Oct 1887 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 26 Jun 1888.
James William Whittal was born on 24 May 1889 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 23 Jul 1966; was buried in Stutterheim Cemetery, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Ernest Futter Whittal was born on 23 May 1891 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 14 May 1967 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Stutterheim Cemetery, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Edith Emily Whittal was born on 26 Jun 1893 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 29 Jan 1947.
Albert Arthur Whittal was born on 20 Sep 1894 in Bolo Reserve, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 5 Sep 1992 in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

14. William Morton
William + Emma. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Emma

Children:

7. Florence Abigail Margaret Morton was born on 1 Aug 1883 in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa; died on 5 Sep 1950 in Stutterheim Hospital, Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa.