Thomas Torr: British 1820 Settlers to South Africa

Generation: 1

Thomas Torr was born on 13 Aug 1878 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa (son of Samuel William Torr and Mary Jane Randall); died on 2 Nov 1878 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried on 4 Nov 1878 in Komga Church (St Paul's), Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes

Generation: 2

Samuel William Torr was born on 19 Mar 1851 in Tharfield, Kleinemonde, Bathurst District, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 21 Oct 1851 in Bathurst Church (St John's - Anglican), Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa (son of Thomas Robert Torr and Isabella Randall).

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes

Samuel married Mary Jane Randall on 4 Sep 1877 in Kleinemonde School Chapel. Mary (daughter of Benjamin Randall and Charlotte Dicks) was born on 13 Oct 1854 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 27 Aug 1883; was buried in Komga Cemetery (Anglican), Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary Jane Randall was born on 13 Oct 1854 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa (daughter of Benjamin Randall and Charlotte Dicks); died on 27 Aug 1883; was buried in Komga Cemetery (Anglican), Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes

Children:

Edith Charlotte Torr was born on 13 Aug 1878 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 24 May 1930 in Pirie Forest Station, King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
1. Thomas Torr was born on 13 Aug 1878 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 2 Nov 1878 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried on 4 Nov 1878 in Komga Church (St Paul's), Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Amy Isabella Torr was born on 11 Jun 1883 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Generation: 3

Thomas Robert Torr was born in 1824 in Clumber, Bathurst (nr), Eastern Cape, South Africa (son of Robert Torr and Sarah Ingham); died on 30 Nov 1878; was buried on 2 Dec 1878 in Komga Cemetery (St Paul's Church), Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Thomas married Isabella Randall on 16 Apr 1850 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Isabella (daughter of James Randall, 1820 Settler and Rebecca Watts, 1820 Settler) was born on 22 Apr 1830 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 9 May 1830 in Salem, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died in 1903. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Isabella Randall was born on 22 Apr 1830 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 9 May 1830 in Salem, Eastern Cape, South Africa (daughter of James Randall, 1820 Settler and Rebecca Watts, 1820 Settler); died in 1903.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes
Occupation: a Housewife

Notes:

Married:
Description: Rev James Barrow

Children:

2. Samuel William Torr was born on 19 Mar 1851 in Tharfield, Kleinemonde, Bathurst District, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 21 Oct 1851 in Bathurst Church (St John's - Anglican), Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Henry Thomas Torr was born on 24 May 1853 in Tharfield, Kleinemonde, Bathurst District, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 12 Jun 1853 in Bathurst Church (St John's - Anglican), Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 12 Oct 1914 in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Sarah Jane Torr was born on 27 Jul 1856 in Mount Pleasant, Albany, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 16 May 1857 in St Peter and St Simon. Peddie, Eastern cape, South Africa.
James Robert Torr was born on 20 Aug 1857 in Mount Pleasant, Albany, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 4 Nov 1857 in St Peter and St Simon. Peddie, Eastern cape, South Africa.
Mary Ann Torr was born on 19 Aug 1859 in Mount Pleasant, Albany, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 25 Dec 1859 in St Peter and St Simon. Peddie, Eastern cape, South Africa.
Edith Emily Torr was born in 1862; died on 11 Jun 1878 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Komga Cemetery (St Paul's Church), Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
John Benjamin Torr was born on 6 Jun 1863 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 20 Oct 1921 in 'Springfield', Aliwal North, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Aliwal North, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Emerson Richard Torr was born on 19 Feb 1867; was christened on 29 May 1878 in Holy Trinity church, King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Charlotte Maria Torr was born on 12 Dec 1868; was christened on 29 May 1878 in Holy Trinity church, King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Annie Florence Torr was born on 6 Oct 1870; was christened on 27 Mar 1873 in King William's Town Church (Church of the Holy Trinity), King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Alice Rebecca Torr was born on 2 Feb 1873; was christened on 29 May 1878 in Holy Trinity church, King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
George Arthur Torr was born on 28 Feb 1877 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 29 May 1878 in Holy Trinity church, King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 11 Sep 1964 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Komga Cemetery (Municipal), Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Benjamin Randall was born on 4 May 1828 in Bethany, Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa (son of James Randall, 1820 Settler and Rebecca Watts, 1820 Settler); died on 21 Jul 1888; was buried on 22 Jul 1888 in Bathurst Church (St Mary's - Methodist and Wesleyan), Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes

Notes:

Managed "Oliveburn", the farm that James, his father bought in 1840 from the Bowkers' of Tharfield. He took transfer of Oliveburn in 1872. Shares a Grave plot with his mother, also Elizabeth Randall (4/5/1840 - 26/8/1909) & Douglas Benjamin infant son of B & F Randall. Residence - Kleinemonde.

Benjamin married Charlotte Dicks on 21 Oct 1851. Charlotte (daughter of Uriah Dicks, 1820 Settler and Johannah Susannah Torr) was born in 1830 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 18 Mar 1858 in King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried on 20 Mar 1858 in King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlotte Dicks was born in 1830 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa (daughter of Uriah Dicks, 1820 Settler and Johannah Susannah Torr); died on 18 Mar 1858 in King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried on 20 Mar 1858 in King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes

Notes:

She attended Sunday School and she must have gone to school for she signed the marriage register-which Benjamin could not.

Children:

Sarah Ann Randall was born on 16 Apr 1852 in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 27 Oct 1940 in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in East London Cemetery (East Bank), East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
3. Mary Jane Randall was born on 13 Oct 1854 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 27 Aug 1883; was buried in Komga Cemetery (Anglican), Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
James Henry Randall was born on 11 Feb 1857 in Kleinemonde, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 7 Jul 1946 in Walsingham, Albany district, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried on 9 Jul 1946 in Port Alfred Cemetery (Settlers East), Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Charles Randall was born on 11 Feb 1857 in Kleinemonde, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Generation: 4

Robert Torr was born on 23 May 1784 in Sheffield, Yorkshire, England; was christened on 24 Jul 1785 in Sheffield Cathedral (St Peter's), Sheffield, Yorkshire, England (son of Robert Torr and Hannah Beal); died on 24 Jul 1824 in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Torr's Hill, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa..

Other Events and Attributes:

Occupation: a Cutler / Paymaster / Farmer

Notes:

name TARR in Matrimonial Minutes. Robert and Sarah had at least 6 children as Thomas Robert has been quoted as the sixth.

per Lynn MacLeod:
'British Residents at the Cape" TORR, Robert, Sergeant 83rd Foot. 2/10/1813 subscribed at Grahamstown to Bible & Schools Commission. 17/1/1821 PR 3157 (Permission to remain) discharged from Cape Corps of Infantry Robert Torr was a Cutler by trade. On 4/6/1803 he signed up with the 83rd Foot regiment, and at the age of 20 he sailed from Cork to the Cape with his regiment, to take part in the 2nd British Occupation. A friend of his in the same regiment, Joseph Atkins,. was struck dead by lightning in the streets of early Cape Town, and Robert married his widow Sarah Atkins nee Ingham in Wynberg. He had six shildren by her, namely Mary, Hannah, William (remained a bachelor), Sarah, Jane and Thomas Robert. Sergeant Torr took part in the Zuurveld campaigns of Graham & Kuyler in 1811/12, and was then placed in charge of horses at Somerset Farm. He transferred to the Cape Infantry on 24/12/1813, and on 17/1/1821 he was granted permission to remain in the Cape. Discharged on health grounds on 23/5/1821, he was treated the same as the 1820 Settlers and granted an allotment of 88 morgen in Cock's Party at Green Fountains, where he died on 24 July 1824

Robert married Sarah Ingham on 10 Jan 1808 in Wynberg Military Camp, Wynberg, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa. Sarah was born in 1783 in England; died in Jan 1835 in King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Sarah Ingham was born in 1783 in England; died in Jan 1835 in King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Children:

Mary Torr
Johannah Susannah Torr was born in 1812; died after 1889.
William Torr
Sarah Torr
Jane Torr was born on 2 Dec 1821 in Near Port Alfred,Peddie Dist,Albany,Cape, South Africa; died on 25 Sep 1914 in Seven Fountains, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried on 27 Sep 1914 in Seven Fountains - Methodist,Row 8,Plot 3,Cape, South Africa.
4. Thomas Robert Torr was born in 1824 in Clumber, Bathurst (nr), Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 30 Nov 1878; was buried on 2 Dec 1878 in Komga Cemetery (St Paul's Church), Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

10.

James Randall, 1820 Settler was born in 1775 in Westbury, Wiltshire, England; was christened in 1775 in Westbury, Wiltshire, England (son of James Randall and Sarah Harman); died on 19 Jun 1844 in Olive Burn farm, Kleinemonde, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried on 21 Jun 1844 in 'Ebenezer' Wesleyan Chapel, Bethany, Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes
Settler ID: 2086
Name: James Randall 1820
Occupation: a Labourer and Farmer
Settler: 7 Jan 1820, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

Notes:

OCCUPATION: Labourer
SHIP: Weymouth
LEADER: James
LOCATION: Bethany, Lynedoch River
Had 5 children with Ann O'Brien
Had Mary with his second wife Mary
Had a further 9 children with Rebecca Watts

he was given allotment No 10 of the James Party Allocation of Bethany and apparently, according to Morse Jones, the farm Sweetfontein includes allotment No 9 and 10.

He was Married twice. He bought the farm "Olive Burn" from Miles Bowker on 18 Apr 1840.
(64y).
James an 1820 Settler, left Portsmouth England for the Cape Colony, early in January 1820 aboard the Royal Navy transport sailing ship the Weymouth, carrying 400 other passengers, including his 2nd wife & five of his children. They arrived in Algoa Bay around mid May 1820, after what was a crowded and uncomfortable voyage.Party: James'. Ship: Weymouth. From: Westbury Wiltshire. According to MD Nash - The Settler Handbook -James & Rebecca had the following children - Mary 14, Jane 9, Elizabeth 7, James 3, Sarah 1. James paid a deposit of ¹20.0.0. Although James's occupation was given as a labourer, this did not mean he was only fit for manual unskilled labour. This was a category given mainly to professional soldiers with no other trade.James was given allotment no. 10 - the last and most easterly of the James Party Allocation, situated east of and quite close to Bathurst. He was entitled to 100 acres of land, subject to cultivating this land during the first three years. After 10 years it would be surveyed at government expense and transferred to him on perpetual quitrent not exceeding ¹2.0.0 per 100 acres. Their house which measured 50 feet by 15 feet was burnt down in 1846 during the 7th Frontier War. The farm Sweetfountain includes allotments 9 & 10 according to Morse Jones. In 1840 James bought the farm Oliveburn, from the Bowker's of Tharfield, for ¹300, to be paid over six years. Miles Bowker was granted the farm initially and then in 1822 was given Tharfield as well, an even larger property. Bowker graves are still to be seen on Tharfield.
**** Was No.10 known as Bethany ? **** It seems that the entire James Party location was known as Bethany, on which Ebenezer, the Wesleyan Chapel stood. Originally Oliveburn was 513 morgen but later Benjamin was to sell 5 morgen to Joseph Walker, leaving 508 morgan. The present owner, Allan Hulley and his wife Brenda and two daughters now live there (~1990).Randall meaning: Diminutive of Rand (Randolph). Wendy Fitzgerald says she has confirmation of James and Rebecca's marriage as 13 December 1809, Westbury, Wiltshire.

Description: at 2 months old

Settler:
James's party on the Weymouth

James married Rebecca Watts, 1820 Settler on 31 Dec 1809 in Westbury, Wiltshire, England. Rebecca (daughter of John Watts and Jane) was born in Oct 1785 in Westbury, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 13 Jan 1786 in Westbury, Wiltshire, England; died on 5 Nov 1880 in Olive Burn farm, Kleinemonde, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried on 7 Nov 1880 in Bathurst Church (St Mary's - Methodist and Wesleyan), Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

11.

Rebecca Watts, 1820 Settler was born in Oct 1785 in Westbury, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 13 Jan 1786 in Westbury, Wiltshire, England (daughter of John Watts and Jane); died on 5 Nov 1880 in Olive Burn farm, Kleinemonde, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried on 7 Nov 1880 in Bathurst Church (St Mary's - Methodist and Wesleyan), Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes
Settler ID: 3813
Name: Rebecca Watts 1820
Occupation: a Housewife & Farmer
Settler: 7 Jan 1820, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

Notes:

On her Tombstone in Bathurst it is recorded that she lived to be 100 years old (102 years in Burial Register)

An original 1820 Settler. James's second wife. She was a large woman and could lift a bag of mealies onto a wagon by herself. Had a sister Joan. There is a story of Rebecca walking to Grahamstown, when she was a very old lady. She was "only" 95 years old and not 100 as shown on her tombstone in Bathurst. Her grave is right near the church entrance.

Settler:
James's party on the Weymouth

Children:

Jane Mary Randall, 1820 Settler was born on 13 Nov 1810 in Westbury, Wiltshire, England; died on 21 Jul 1840 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Elizabeth Randall, 1820 Settler was born on 15 May 1814 in Westbury, Wiltshire, England; died on 8 Apr 1848 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Anna Randall was born on 2 Nov 1815 in Westbury, Wiltshire, England; died in 1818 in England.
James Randall, 1820 Settler was born on 13 Jul 1817 in Westbury, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 14 Nov 1819 in Westbury Church (All Saints), Westbury, Wiltshire; died on 14 Jun 1860 in Mount Pleasant, Albany, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Jun 1860 in Mount Pleasant, Peddie District, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
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; died on 6 Oct 1897 in Elandspos, Fort Beaufort, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Ann Randall was born in 1822 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 23 Mar 1884 in Taleni, Willowvale, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
John Randall was born on 3 Apr 1826 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 24 Sep 1826 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 7 Jun 1868 in Hoggsback farm, Peddie District, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
6. Benjamin Randall was born on 4 May 1828 in Bethany, Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 21 Jul 1888; was buried on 22 Jul 1888 in Bathurst Church (St Mary's - Methodist and Wesleyan), Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
5. Isabella Randall was born on 22 Apr 1830 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 9 May 1830 in Salem, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died in 1903.
Samuel Randall was born on 11 Jul 1833 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died in 1845 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

14.

Uriah Dicks, 1820 Settler was born in 1805 in Longbridge Deverill, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 3 Jun 1805 in Longbridge Deverill, Wiltshire, England (son of James Dicks, 1820 Settler and Jane Crofts, 1820 Settler); died on 4 Jul 1867 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes
Settler ID: 1718
Name: Uriah Dicks 1820
Religion: the Protestant Church
Settler: 7 Jan 1820, Portsmouth, Hampshire, England

Notes:

name DIX in register
In Matrimonial Register states "no parents or guardian"

Settler:
Ford's party on the Weymouth

Uriah married Johannah Susannah Torr on 20 Jun 1829 in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Johannah (daughter of Robert Torr and Sarah Ingham) was born in 1812; died after 1889. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

15.

Johannah Susannah Torr was born in 1812 (daughter of Robert Torr and Sarah Ingham); died after 1889.

Notes:

Married:
Description: Rev William Carlisle

Children:

7. Charlotte Dicks was born in 1830 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 18 Mar 1858 in King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried on 20 Mar 1858 in King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
James Dicks was born on 17 May 1832; was christened on 24 Jun 1832 in Salem Methodist Church, Salem, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 30 Jan 1890 in 'Hopewell', Queenstown district, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Cathcart, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
William Robert Dicks was born on 17 Sep 1834; was christened on 21 Dec 1834 in Salem, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died in Jun 1835; was buried on 4 Jun 1835 in Bathurst Church (St John's - Anglican), Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Sarah Jane Dicks was born on 8 May 1836; was christened on 24 Jul 1836 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Robert William Dicks was born on 17 Nov 1838; was christened on 14 Apr 1839; died on 15 Jul 1905 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Samuel Dicks was born on 2 Jun 1841; was christened on 24 Oct 1841.
Benjamin Dicks was born on 6 Sep 1843; was christened on 12 Nov 1843 in Bathurst & Lower Albany Circuit, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 13 Aug 1889 in Cala, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Julia Ann Dicks was born on 26 Jan 1846; was christened on 22 Mar 1846 in Bathurst & Lower Albany Circuit, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 14 Feb 1887; was buried in Dordrecht, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
George Henry Dicks was born about 1850; died on 13 Jun 1910 in Elliot, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Mary Maria Dicks was born in Feb 1853 in Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 12 Apr 1901 in Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Amelia Hannah Dicks was born in 1858 in Albany District, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 3 Aug 1925 in Tylden, Queenstown district, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in 'Gray Craig', Queenstown District, Eastern Cape, South Africa.