Norman Edwin Torr: British 1820 Settlers to South Africa

Generation: 1

Norman Edwin Torr was born on 5 Mar 1892 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 31 Mar 1892 in St Paul, Komgha, Diocese of Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa (son of Henry Thomas Torr and Hannah Coker); died on 15 Feb 1971 in 'Ossa', Lady Grey, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Lady Grey, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes
Occupation: 'Edendale', Glen Grey District, Lady Frere, Eastern Cape, South Africa; a Farmer

Norman married Gladys Lucy Nicholas on 15 Jan 1916 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Gladys was born on 30 Oct 1891 in Naaupoort, Cape, South Africa; died on 20 Sep 1972 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Lady Grey, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Children:

Jack Evan Torr was born on 20 Mar 1917 in 'Edendale', Glen Grey District, Lady Frere, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 24 Apr 1943 in Italy; was buried in Bari Military Cemetery, Bari, Italy.
Allan Edwin Torr
Dorothy Florence Torr
Molly Esme Torr

Generation: 2

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 (son of Thomas Robert Torr and Isabella Randall); died on 12 Oct 1914 in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Other Events and Attributes:

1820 Lineage: Yes
Occupation: a Farmer

Henry married Hannah Coker on 27 Jul 1882 in Komga Church (St Paul's), Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Hannah (daughter of Fuller Coker and Martha Holt) was born in 1863 in King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 19 Apr 1955 in Queenstown Nursing Home (St Catherine's), Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hannah Coker was born in 1863 in King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa (daughter of Fuller Coker and Martha Holt); died on 19 Apr 1955 in Queenstown Nursing Home (St Catherine's), Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Children:

William Harry Torr was born on 23 Apr 1883 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 4 Mar 1949 in 'Melton Wold', Victoria West.
Thomas Arthur Fuller Torr was born on 26 Jul 1885 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 29 Aug 1885 in St Paul, Komgha, Diocese of Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 18 Aug 1946; was buried in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Benjamin Clement Torr was born on 3 Dec 1887 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 27 Dec 1887 in St Paul, Komgha, Diocese of Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 15 Jun 1974 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa; was buried in Bronkhorstspruit, Transvaal, South Africa.
Albert Cecil Torr was born on 3 Dec 1887 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 27 Dec 1887 in St Paul, Komgha, Diocese of Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 13 Jan 1964 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa.
Douglas Oliver Torr was born on 15 Mar 1890; died on 8 Feb 1952.
1. Norman Edwin Torr was born on 5 Mar 1892 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 31 Mar 1892 in St Paul, Komgha, Diocese of Grahamstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 15 Feb 1971 in 'Ossa', Lady Grey, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Lady Grey, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Mary Torr was born on 24 Jan 1894 in Avondale farm, Queenstown district, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 11 Jul 1972 in Sinoia, Zimbabwe (Rhodesia).
Stanley Eric Torr was born on 14 Oct 1896 in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 11 Feb 1967 in 'Hillcrest', Plettenberg Bay, Western Cape, South Africa.
Gordon Edward Coker Torr was born on 14 Oct 1901; died on 16 Nov 1903.
Rupert Howard Coker Torr was born on 3 Aug 1907 in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 14 Jun 1976 in Victoria West, Northern Cape, South Africa; was buried in 'Beyersfontein', Victoria West, Northern 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:

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.
2. 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.

Fuller Coker was born on 24 Feb 1839 in Holme Hale, Norfolk, England; died on 6 Feb 1903 in Boomerang Farm. Matopos, Bulawayo, Rhodesia; was buried in Bulawayo Cemetery, Zimbabwe (Rhodesia).

Other Events and Attributes:

Occupation: 25 Feb 1862, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa; Foreman of Masons - Harbour Works
Occupation: 1863, King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa; Builder
Occupation: Between 1874 and 1888, Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; Hotel Keeper

Notes:

Emigrated (Permit R113/P) to Cape Province on 5 September 1859 aboard the ship John & Lucy. Shipwrecked off the coast of Brazil 9 Oct 1859. Arrived at Table Bay on 14 January 1860 aboard the American schooner, Stanley.
1896 emigrated to Rhodesia

Fuller married Martha HoltBulawayo Cemetery, Zimbabwe (Rhodesia). Martha was born in 1840 in Andover Road (now Micheldever Station), Hampshire, England; died on 20 May 1927 in Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Martha Holt was born in 1840 in Andover Road (now Micheldever Station), Hampshire, England; died on 20 May 1927 in Bulawayo, Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe).

Notes:

Emigrated (Permit 1226/P1134)to Cape Province on 30 May 1859 aboard Burlington arriving Table Bay 26 July 1859.

Fuller and Martha had 10 children, eight girls and two boys, one of whom died in infancy, between 1863 and 1883, the last being Harry Oliver Coker.

possible birth ref: 1839 Jan-Feb-Mar, reg district Hungerford, vol 6 page 188
http://rhodesianheritage.blogspot.co.uk/2010/05/rhodesias-pioneer-women-1859-1896.html
MRS. FULLER COKER, 1896
Nee MARTHA HOLT. With her husband, who was a friend of Cecil Rhodes, Mrs. Coker was among the guests at the banquet given at the Palace Hotel on the occasion of the opening of the Railway. She died in Bulawayo in May, 1927, aged 88 years. Information from Mrs. O'Connor, Salisbury, in letter dated 4/10/1957, in reply to my advertisement.

Children:

William John Coker was born on 2 Apr 1861 in Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa; died in 1906 in Nooitgedact Farm, Marico, Transvaal, South Africa.
3. Hannah Coker was born in 1863 in King William's Town, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 19 Apr 1955 in Queenstown Nursing Home (St Catherine's), Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was buried in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Elizabeth Ellen Caroline Coker was born on 2 Feb 1864 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 27 Jun 1961 in East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Mary Ward Coker was born on 7 Apr 1870 in Chalumna, Kidd's Beach (nr), Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Emma Millicent Florence Coker was born on 7 Jan 1873 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 23 Sep 1874 in St Paul's Anglican Church, Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 20 May 1904 in Victoria Hospital, Mafeking, North West, South Africa.
Amy Maud Coker was born on 6 May 1875 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 22 Jun 1875 in St Paul's Anglican Church, Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Eva Coker was born on 17 May 1877 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 7 Jun 1877 in St Paul's Anglican Church, Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Constance Caroline Coker was born on 2 Dec 1879 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 2 Dec 1880 in St Paul's Anglican Church, Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa.
Harry Oliver Coker was born on 27 May 1883 in Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; was christened on 16 Jun 1883 in St Paul's Church, Komga, Eastern Cape, South Africa; died on 22 Oct 1936 in Salisbury (Harare), Southern Rhodesia (Zimbabwe).

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.
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.