Natal Witness Births 1883

Name, Gender, Date of Event, Advert Date, Details

Anderson  f  15-Feb-1883, 22-Feb-1883 at Potchefstroom, Transvaal the wife of Mr HM

Anderson of a daughter

Barnes m 1-Mar-1883, 2-Mar-1883 at Brookside the wife of Mr Jas. Barnes of a  son

Bartholomew  f  15-Feb-1883, 24-Feb-1883 at Dr. Schultz's Sanatorium, Pietermaritz

Street, PMBurg the wife of John Bartholomew, New Leeds of a daughter

Baylis m 4-Jan-1883, 6-Jan-1883 at PMBurg the wife of Leighton Baylis of a son

Birbeck m 19-Jan-1883, 27-Jan-1883 at Kokstad the wife of TC Birbeck of a son

Birkett  f  22-Jan-1883, 26-Jan-1883 at Craig Farm, the wife of Francis J Birkett of a

daughter

Brown  f  22-Feb-1883, 24-Feb-1883 at PMBurg the wife of John E Brown of a daughter

Buchanan  f  23-Jan-1883, 6-Feb-1883 at West Hill, Grahamstown the wife of Mr Justice

Buchanan of a daughter

Buchanan m 30-Jan-1883, 8-Feb-1883 at Newcastle, the wife of Edwin James Buchanan of New Scotland, Transvaal of a son

Buchanan m 30-April-1883, 18-May-1883 at New Howick the wife of James Buchanan of ason

Burgess  f  23-April-1883, 28-April-1883 the wife of Captain Burgess, Army Pay Dept, of 

a daughter (Transvaal papers please Copy)

Button  f  7-April-1883, 14-April-1883 at Ben Lomond the wife of JNO. Button of a daughter

Clarence  f  8-May-1883, 17-May-1883 at Kandy, Zwaartkop Valley the wife of Beverley C Clarence of a daughter

Cooper m 23-June-1883, 27-June-1883 at Richmond, Natal the wife of Arnold W Cooper

(agent) of a son

D'Arcy  f  29-Jan-1883, 30-Jan-1883 at PMBurg the wife of Mr Advocate D'Arcy of a 

daughter

Dartnell m 19-Jan-1883, 24-Jan-1883 at Pmburg the wife of Major Dartnell C.M.G. of a

son

Davies  f  1-Feb-1883, 5-Feb-1883 at Durban the wife of G Herbert Davies of Mount Moreland of a daughter

Driver m 26-May-1883, 31-May-1883 at Berg Street PMBurg the wife of EJ Driver of a son

Egner  f  24-June-1883, 27-June-1883, Mrs James Egner of a daughter

Ely m 27-April-1883,4-May-1883 at Brynbella, Estcourt the wife of Robert Ely of a son

Forder m 7-June-1883, 8-June-1883 the wife of James Forder Esq. R.M. Umgeni division, of a son

Glyn m 17-April-1883, 19-April-1883 at PMBurg the wife of C R Glyn of a son

Greene,m,5-April-1883,10-April-1883,At PMBurg the wife of Edward M Greene of a son

Gubbins  f  E. Sunday, 30-Mar-1883 at Newcastle, the wife of C O'G Gubbins M.B. DistrictSurgeon of a dau

Gutridge m 11-April-1883, 16-April-1883 at Dundee Proper, the wife of Mr John Gutridge

of a son

Horsley m 29-April-1883, 9-May-1883 at Warrock, near Ladysmith the wife of Richard

Horsley of a son

Hyslop  f  24-Mar-1883, 28-Mar-1883 at Dr. Shultz's Pietermaritz St. Mrs Thomas Hyslop

of a dau

Layman m 11-May-1883, 17-May-1883 the wife of F Layman of a son

Lindsay m 23-May-1883, 1-June-1883 at Rosemount, Mooi River the wife of WH Lindsay of a son

Loram m 5-May-1883, 7-May-1883 at 72 Burger Street the wife of AE Loram of a son

Luttrell  f  18-June-1863, 23-June-1863 at Quantock Lodge PMBurg the wife of FF Luttrell of a dau

MacPherson m 4-Feb-1883, 6-Feb-1883 at Church Street PMBurg the wife of GGS

MacPherson, Chemist and Druggist of a Son

Marshall  f  3-May-1883, 8-May-1883 at PMBurg the wife of Mr JH Marshall (contractor)

of a dau

Marwick m 15-June-1883, 20-June-1883 at PMBurg the wife of EE Marwick Esq. 

Ordanance Store Dept of a Son

McLaren  f  9-Mar-1883, 12-Mar-1883 at Longmarket St. PMBurg the wife of Mr JC

McLaren of a daughter

McLaurin m 8-Feb-1883, 13-Feb-1883 at Glenaray, Verulam the wife of James McLaurin

J.P. of a Son

Murray m 1-Mar-1883,  3-Mar-1883 at Cleland, the wife of Thos. K Murray of a son

Norsworthy  f  29-May-1883, 4-June-1883 at Pomeroy, Umsinga the wife of AE 

Norsworthy of a daughter

Pechey m 21-Jan-1883, 23-Jan-1883 at PMBurg, Natal the wife of Sampson William

Pechey of a Son

Pocklington m 29-Jan-1883, 30-Jan-1883 at the Echoes, PMBurg the wife of Roger J

Pocklington Esq. of a son

Randles,  24-June-1883, 26-June-1883 at Rose Cottage, PMBurg Mrs JNO. Randles of a son

Raulinson m 24-Mar-1883, 10-April-1883 the wife of Edward Raulinson of Lydstone,

Harding of a son

Rawlinson  f  19-April-1883, 2-May-1883 at Harlestone, Mooi River the wife of Robert W

Rawlinson of a daughter

Reed  f  28-Feb-1883, 28-Feb-1883 at 33 Burger Street the wife of F Reed

(Kimberley) of a daughter

Rice  f  23-Jan-1883, 29-Jan-1883 at Pietermaritz Street Mrs James Rice of a daughter

Ross  f  17-Mar-1883, 20-Mar-1883 at PMBurg the wife of W Ross (contractor) of a

daughter

Salomon,m,24-Feb-1883,27-Feb-1883,At PMBurg Mrs G Salomon of a son

Sanlez  f  11-June-1883, 18-June-1883, Alma Emma Marie infant daughter of Margaret

and Newton Sanlez (Hampshire and Cornish papers please copy)

Sarell m 12-Mar-1883, 16-Mar-1883 at Ixopo, the wife of CJ Sarell of a son

Sherwell m 15-Jan-1883, 20-Jan-1883 at Winterskloof, the wife of RY Sherwell of a son

Simpson m 4-May-1883, 9-May-1883 at Vrede, OFS the wife of Mr FW Simpson,

Storekeeper of a son

Sinclair  f  no date given, 22-Mar-1883 at Craigdarrick, Upper Umgeni the wife of A

Sinclair of a daughter

Swan m 11-May-1883, 26-May-1883 at Howick the wife of Mr J W Swan of a son

Symons m 17-Jan-1883, 19-Jan-1883 at Kingsbury Town Lands the wife of John P

Symons (junior) of a son

Taylor m 7-Feb-1883, 10-Feb-1883 at Dorp Spruit Wool Works, the wife of WL Taylor of ason

Wheeler m 28-Jan-1883, 31-Jan-1883 at PMBurg the wife of AC Wheeler of

a son

Whitelock  f  13-Mar-1883, 14-Mar-1883 at Woodlands, East Griqualand, 

Mrs C Whitelock of a daughter

Williams m 25-Mar-1883, 4-April-1883 at PMBurg the wife of Mr George Williams of a son

Woolley  f  25-Feb-1883, 9-Mar-1883 at Port Shepstone, Lower Umzimkulu, the wife of

R A Woolley Esq. of a daughter

Natal Witness Marriages 1881

Groom, Bride, Date of Event, Date of Advert, Details 

Albrecht, Broad, 21-Sept-1881, 2-Dec-1881,

at H.B.M. Legation, Brussels by the Rev JC Jenkins MA.

Chaplain of the Church of the Resurrection,

John L Albrecht of Rokeles, Thetford, Norfold [Norfolk?], England

to Letitia Bradbury third daughter of Henry Broad, Santos,Brazil

Allan, Ingram, 25-Mar-1881, 29-Mar-1881,

at St Peter's Cathedral PMBurg by the Venerable Archdeacon Colley,

Alexander Allan, Jeweller, to Barbara Roberts youngest daughter of the late George

Ingram, Aberdeen, Scotland

Arthur, Jones, 23-June-1881, 28-June-1881,

at Bishopstowe by Special Licence by the Lord Bishop of Natal

William Henry Arthur, Captain Cape Colonial forces, eldest son of William Malyneaus Esq.

F.G.R.A. of Branston Lodge. Burton on Trent. England to Mary  Emily

second daughter of the Rev Jno. Jones, The Rock, Penybont, Radnorshire,Wales

Bartholomew, Fleming, 2-Aug-1881, 8-Aug-1881,

at Camperdown, by the Rev SE Rowe

Joseph Bartholomew of Camperdown to Sarah Annette Frances,

Eldest daughter of the late W Fleming Esq. of Tullyleige House, County Limerick, Ireland

Bell, Prickett, no date given, 23-Nov-1881,

by Special Licence, Kimberley, Griqualand West by the Rev W Doragh, assisted by the

Rev JW Stenson

John TM Bell second son of the late Charles Tibet Bell Esq. Ladysmith and grandson

of Mrs Thomas Oakes of this City to Frances Anne eldest daughter of Henry Gray Prickett Esq. of Kimberley

Bernard, Straffen, 27-Jan-1881, 28-Jan-1881,

at St. Saviours Cathedral, PMBurg by the Rev the Dean 

John Frederick Bernard of Woodlands, Weenen County, son of JF Bernard Esq.

of Willesden to Isabella only daughter of the late RW Straffen Esq. Formerly of Catterick, Richmond, Yorkshire

Bernard, Wirsing, 15-June-1881, 18-June-1881,

at St Paul's Durban by the Rev C Leo Garde

WC Bernard of Zaal Laager, Weenen County, eldest son of JF Bernard Esq.

of Hillside, Stourbridge, Willesden to Margareth Amy eldest daughter of GH Wirsing Esq. Durban

Bourke, Griffin, 18-May-1881, 31-May-1881,

at the residence of the bride's father by the Rev W Berry PMBurg

Edward Francis Bourke of Pretoria to Eleanor third daughter of Henry Griffin Esq

Bovenzer, Murphy, 11-July-1881, 25-July-1881,

by Special Licence at the R C Chapel PMBurg by the Rev Father Barrett

James Joseph Bovenzer to Helen Miney Murphy

Bowditch, Green, 15-Aug-1881, 25-Aug-1881,

at the Cathedral Church of St Saviours PMBurg, by the Rev HF Whittington MA.

Incumbent of Durban

William Lamprey Bowditch B.A. Cannon of Maritzburg,

eldest son of the Rev William Ranwick Bowditch,

Incumbent of St Andrew's, Wakefield, Yorkshire

to Lolotte Helen Green second daughter of the Very Rev James Green MA. Dean of

Maritzburg

Bridge, Taylor, 14-Oct-1881, 25-Oct-1881,

by Licence at St James Church, Westbourne Grove,

by the Rev N Richard Fitzpatrick MA.

James Howard Bridge Esq. of Leinster Gardens, Bayswater, England

to Mary Ellen Hamilton, only daughter of  David Taylor Esq.

of Dormar Place, Leamington, England and Natal SA

and the niece of the Rev Thomas Taylor, Vicar of Greytown, Natal S.Africa

Brophy, Fearnsides, 7-Feb-1881, 12-Feb-1881,

by the Rev. Mr Rowe at the residence of the bride's mother

Daniel Francis Brophy of New York to Maria sixth daughter of the late David and Ruth

Fearnsides, PMBurg

Burgess, Webb, 13-July-1881, 27-July-1881,

at St Thomas, Verulam by the Rev A Taylon assisted by the Rev H J Shildrick

Ernest Travers, son of the late Daniel Burges of Clifton, Bristol to Janet,

daughter of William Webb of Sea View, Mount Moreland

Charrington, Grey, 14-June-1881, 1-Aug-1881,

at St Gabriels Church, Pimlico, London by the Rev. George Body, Rector of Kirby

Misperton, Yorkshire

Captain Harry Julian Charrington Esq. Bury, Escourt Leigh, Surrey to Helen,

youngest daughter of the late William Grey Esq. Greys Court, York, England

Clarence, Pepworth, 11-Jan-1881, 12-Jan-1881,

at St. Saviours Cathedral, PMBurg by the Right Rev the Dean of PMBurg

Percy Felix second son of Arthur Clarence Esq. Sheriff of Natal to Mary Louisa

second daughter of H Pepworth Esq. J.P. of PMBurg

Clarence, Eastwood, 27-Dec-1881, 30-Dec-1881,

at the residence of WD Wheelwright Esq. Resident Magistrate, Greytown

Beverley Charles Clarence third son of the Sheriff of this County to Eva Catherine

Eastwood

eldest daughter of the Rev TF Eastwood, Rector of Boyle, Toss-Common [Roscommon?],

Ireland

Collier, Buchanan, 22-Oct-1881, 25-Oct-1881,

at the Congregational Church by the Rev William Berry

Charles Theophilus Collier to Florence Nightingale, youngest daughter of E Buchanan

Esq. J.P. PMBurg

Collis, Talbot, 24-Oct-1881, 29-Oct-1881,

at Byrne, by the Rev JR Ward

William James Fitzgerald Collis to Amy eldest daughter of BB Talbot Esq. of Byrne

Cridick, Wyatt, 31-Aug-1881, 8-Sept-1881,

at the residence of the bride's father, Asvoegal Krantz, Umgeni River by the Rev Evans

Rowe

Edward Cridick to Miss Margaret Wyatt

Dawes, Bartlett, 11-Oct-1881, 25-Oct-1881,

privately at Newcastle, by the Rev DE Robinson

Thomas William Dawes of Clevedon, Somersetshire, England to Emily Kate

third daughter of James B Bartlett Esq. of Park Street, Bristol, Gloucestershire, England

Fernsides, Rathbone, 9-Feb-1881, 12-Feb-1881,

at Newcastle

John David Sydney Fernsides of PMBurg  to Constance Rosomena, daughter of EF 

Rathbone of Chorley Valley, Utrecht

Ford, Thrash, 3-Aug-1881, 6-Aug-1881,

at Bishopstowe, by the Right Rev the Lord Bishop of Natal

Alfred Thomas Ford, of the firm of EF and AT Ford of PMBurg to Mary Ann

younger daughter of George Thrash of PMBurg

Fowler, Bunce, 8-Feb-1881, 15-Feb-1881,

at St Saviour's Cathedral, PMBurg by the Very Rev Dean Green

Alfred Samuel, youngest son of CC Fowler Esq. Lower Clapton, London

to Georgina Henrietta youngest dauaghter of George Bunce

Fraser, Cameron, 8-July-1881, 11-July-1881,

at the Presbyterian Church, Durban by the Rev P Martin

Angus Fraser to Catherine Cameron

Fynney, Boshoff, 31-Oct-1881, 3-Nov-1881,

at the Cathedral Church PMBurg by the Rev W Berry

Fred Bernard Fynney F.R.G.S. late border agent at  Lower Tugela to Regina Catherine,

fifth daughter of JC Boshoff Esq. M.I.C

Gough, McGregor, 6-Oct-1881, 10-Oct-1881,

at the residence of the bride's father, by the Rev Gould-Smith

Walter Percy Gough only son of James Gough Esq. of Frome, England to Annie Harriet,

fourth daughter of John McGregor Esq. of Maritzburg

Gray, Flower, 4-July-1881, 9-July-1881,

at the Drill Shed PMBurg by the Rev GM St. M Ritchie

Frederick Gray to Eliza Jane Flower

Grissair, Kirstensen, 3-Mar-1881, 8-Mar-1881,

by Special Licence by the Rev Slade

AG Grissair to Johanne Marie Kristensen of Denmark [Kirstensen or Kristensen?]

Guy, Harris, 5-Nov-1881, 9-Nov-1881,

at Howick by the Rev GH Shears

Robert, youngest son of the late Joseph guy of Armbey, near Leeds, England

to Rose Hannah youngest daughter of the late Thomas Harris, Colyton, Devonshire,

England

Haworth, Milner, 3-Mar-1881, 5-Mar-1881,

at St Peters Cathedral, by the Ven Archdeacon Colley

Edward Wilkinson Haworth Esq. Manchester, England to Jenny

youngest daughter of GZ Milner Esq. of Austerfield, Yorkshire, England

and widow of the late CH Waugh of Manchester, England

Haworth, Chatterton, 14-Sept-1881, 16-Sept-1881,

at Waverdale, PMBurg by the Rev GM Slade

John William Haw of Woodleigh, Weenen, son of the late Charles Haw Esq. Civil

Commissioner, Graaf Reinet

to Eleanor Wood Chatterton, daughter of Henry Chatterton of PMBurg

Hildyard, Wolly, 7-April-1881, 14-April-1881,

at the Drill Shed, PMBurg by the Rev George Martyn St Martyn Ritchie, resident Military

Chaplain

Henry Thoraton Hildyard, second son of the Rev. Henry CT Hildyard, Rowley Rectory,

Brough, East Yorkshire

to Annie second daughter of Charles Wolly Esq. of Syracuse, USA

Hinton, Smith, 22-Dec-1881, 23-Dec-1881,

at the Drill Shed PMBurg by the Rev Ritchie MA

Gilbert Hinton second son of William Hinton Esq. of Madeira to Nellie

daughter of the late James Smith Esq. Sydenham, Surrey, England

Holgate, Gordon, 22-Feb-1881, 23-Feb-1881,

at St Saviour's PMBurg by the Rev Canon Bowditch

Roland Arthur, youngest son of the late George Roland Holgate to Georgina

second daughter of the late Captain Alexander Gordon, 1st Royal Scots

Leathley, Spencer, 23-Feb-1881, 28-Feb-1881,

at St. Peter's Cathedral, PMBurg by the Venerable Archdeacon Colley

Hawkswell James Leathley second son of the late Thomas Leathley of Leeds, England to Fanny Mary third daughter of Mr Fred Spencer of this City

Long, Boddy, 13-Sept-1881, 20-Sept-1881,

at St. Saviours Cathedral

Henry Adolphus Long of Bristol to Mary Ann May, widow of the late Badwick Boddy of 

PMBurg and eldest daughter of the late Peter Taylor Esq. Leicester, England

Lyle, Hill, 28-June-1881, 30-June-1881,

at Largs, Scotland

Alexander Lyle of the Tannery PMBurg to Elizabeth only surviving daughter of the late

Archibald Hill of Hill Place, Largs, Scotland

MacKellar, Foster, 23-Nov-1881, 30-Nov-1881,

at St Cyprians Church, Durban by the Rev H F Whittington MA.

Mr James MacKellar of Newcastle to Isabella,

second daughter of the late Mr James Foster of Great Berkampstead, Herts, England

Malinga, Kuswayo, 3-Aug-1881, 6-Aug-1881,

by Special Licence, at Howick by the Rev EH Shears

Simeon Malinga to Martha Kuswayo, Exempted Natives [sic]

Murphy, Cruse, 13-Feb-1881, 28-Feb-1881,

at St George's Church, Bloomsbury, London by the Rev J Montagu Cadman

Peter Rathbone Murphy to Minnie youngest daughter of the late James and Caroline

Cruse, Luton, Bedfordshire

Marshall, Mewes, 17-Mar-1881, 19-Mar-1881,

at the cathedral PMBurg, South Africa by the Ven Archdeacon Colley

John H Marshall Esq. Inspector of Masonry, N.G. Railways to Annie daughter of John

Mewes Essq. Blackhill, Durham,England

Mason, Sabiston, 25-July-1881, 1-Aug-1881,

by Special Licence at the First Presbyterian Church, the Rev J Gould-Smith officiating

John Mason of Hamilton Scotland to Isabella Sabiston of Beddlington, Northumberland,

England

McBride, Dalziel, 1-Sept-1881, 12-Oct-1881,

at Wester Carriage Hill, Paisley by the Rev John McNaughton A.M. Belfast,

assisted by the Rev George Cameron MA. Free St. John's Glasgow, Scotland

William Campbell McBride, PMBurg to Annabella Adam, daughter of James Dalziel Esq.

Paisley, Scotland

McLaren, Laurie, 21-April-1881, 21-April-1881,

at East Park Cottage, Prince Alfred Street PMBurg, the residence of Mr Thomas Braid, by the Rev John Gould-Smith

James Mackay McLaren of Perth, Scotland to Christina (Tina)

youngest daughter of the late Mr Gavin Laurie of Carluke,Scotland

Mellor, Phillips, 9-Nov-1881, 11-Nov-1881,

at St Saviours Church, Kokstad by the Rev H Davis

Armine Viveash, second son of the late Abel Mellor Esq. of Bedfordshire, England to

Adelaide Cordelia eldest daughter of Thomas Phillips Esq. of Grahamstown, Cape Colony

Milborrow, Leake, 13-Sept-1881, 17-Sept-1881,

at the Congregational Church by the Rev W Berry

Mr ET Milborrow to Ellen Mary eldest daughter of Mr S Leake, Turville House, Chapel

Street, PMBurg

Murphy, Dupont, 17-Oct-1881, 7-Nov-1881,

at the Enhlozana Mission Station, Swaziland by the Rev Joel Jackson

Gerald Harry Murphy of the firm Murphy Bros. to Josephine, eldest daughter of Mr EdwardDupont

Nicholas, MacKillican, 19-April-1881, 20-April-1881,

at St Saviours Cathedral, PMBurg by the Rev Dean Green

Wilfred Harry Nicholas Esq. of Chelmsford, England to Mary Randall eldest daughter of

James MacKillican

Nicholson, McKenzie, 17-Nov-1881, 18-Nov-1881,

at the Wesleyan Chapel, Durban by the Rev A  Stott

Henry, third son of the late JD Nicholson to Isabel (Teenie) youngest daughter of W 

McKenzie of Richmond

Norsworthy, Grundy, 3-Feb-1881, 6-Feb-1881,

at St Saviours Cathedral by the Rev Canon Bowditch

Arthur Edward second son of William PW Norsworthy Esq. of Staines, England

to Agnes second daughter of James Grundy Esq. of Durban

O'Brian, MacDonald, 5-July-1881, 9-July-1881,

by Special Licence at the residence of the bride's father by the Rev J Gould-Smith

William, J eldest son of J O'Brian, Roscrea, Ireland to Barbara Start, eldest daughter of

Jno. MacDonald, Burger Street, PMBurg

Onken, Hall, no date given, 10-June-1881,

by Special Licence by the Rev GM St. M Ritchie, Principal Chaplain

Arthur James Onken to Elma Hall

Pettigrew, Marshall, 24-Feb-1881, 26-Feb-1881,

at PMBurg by the Rev Gould-Smith

James Pettigrew, Komati, Transvaal to Elizabeth Marshall of Wigtonshire, Scotland

Pitman, Allison, 28-Dec-1880, 15-Jan-1881,

by Special Licence at the Drill Shed by the Rev GM St. M Ritchie, Military Chaplain

Mr Charles Pitman to Alice Sarah fourth daughter of Mr JT Allison of PMBurg

Putterill, Surtees, 27-Oct-1881, 16-Nov-1881,

at "Glenisla" the residence of the bride's father by the Rev AT Rhodes, Weslyan Minister

of Harrismith OFS

Arthur William Putterill of Harrismith to Annie Elizabeth, eldest daughter of Mr Surtees of 

Natal

Ray, Hayes, 9-Aug-1881, 15-Aug-1881,

at St Peter's Cathedral by the Rev J Rice

John, youngest son of Mr R Ray of Minsterley, Shropshire to Mary eldest daughter of Mr EHayes of Portsmouth

Ross, Strickland, 8-Feb-1881, 12-Feb-1881,

at PMBurg by the Rev Gould-Smith

W Ross of Camperdown to Mrs Strickland, widow of the late W Strickland of Camperdown

Royston, Campbell, 21-April-1881, 25-April-1881,

at St John's Presbyterian Church PMBurg, by the Rev John Smith M.A.

William Royston only son of the late George Royston Esq. PMBurg to Lily

youngest daughter of the late William Campbell Esq. of Muckle Neuk, Victoria County

Stinson, Westergen, 12-Oct-1881, 19-Oct-1881,

by Special Licence at the residence of the bride's father, the Rev H Rhodes officiating

John Stinson, Harrismith to Lucretia Louisa Maria relict of the late PA Westergren

and second daughter of GHL Rosa, Harrismith OFS

Sutton, Ritchie, 4-May-1881, 12-May-1881,

at Shafton Church by the Rev EH Shear, incumbent of Karkloof

George M Sutton "Fairfell" Howick to Mary Aire Pascoe

daughter of the late George Ritchie, Edinburgh, Scotland

Symons, Methley, 26-Oct-1881, 28-Oct-1881,

at the residence of the bride's father by the Rev Owen Watkins W.M.

John Phillip Symons (junior) eldest son of the Colonial Auditor

to Mary Anne Abigail Methley of Newstead, Justice of the Peace for this County

Tandy, Dunning, 7-June-1881, 8-June-1881,

at St Saviour's Cathedral PMBurg by the Rev. the Dean assisted by the Rev WL Bowditch

Canon William Stephen Tandy eldest son of the Rev JM Tandy L.L.D. Cantab

to Mary Jane only daughter of the late Mr Henry Dunning of PMBurg

Tarboton, Banger, 1-Sept-1881, 5-Sept-1881,

at St Saviours Cathedral, Maritzburg by the Very Rev Dean Greene

William Tarboton of Byrnetown to Eliza B Banger, third daughter of the late Henry Banger of Durban

Taylor, Mendenhall, 7-May-1881, 11-May-1881,

at 17 Berg Street PMBurg by the Rev Rice

Henry  Allen Taylor of Thundridge, Hertfordshire, England

to Kate the second daughter of Mr William Mendenhall, of Bath, Somersetshire, England

Thomas, James, 26-April-1881, 27-April-1881,

by Special Licence at the residence of the bride's mother PMBurg

by the Rev GM Slade assisted by the Rev RA Chalker

Carl Parry fourth son of George Thomas Esq. Barnham House, Holloway, London

to Rosa third daughter of the late RW James Esq. of PMBurg

Van Der Byle, Taylor, 28-Feb-1881, 1-Mar-1881,

at St. Saviour's Cathedral by the Rev. the Dean of PMBurg

Pieter Voltelin eldest son of the late John A Van Der Byle, Cape Colony

to Adelaide third daughter of the late John Taylor of Bradford, Yorkshire and Turriff,

Aberdeenshire

Vaubel, Wilson, 16-July-1881, 19-July-1881,

by the Rev JS Berry

Peter Vaubel to Mary Emily Wilson, Church Street PMBurg

Waters, MacKillican, 19-April-1881, 20-April-1881,

at St Saviours Cathedral, PMBurg by the Rev Dean Green (by Special Licence)

Robert Floyd Waters of Tembuland, son of GT Waters Esq late Senior Judge, Madras,

Civil Service

to Isabella, second daughter of James MacKillican

Weldon, Solomon, 2-July-1881, 9-July-1881,

at St Peter's Cathedral, PMBurg by the Rev Mr Rice

Peter Weldon of Leeds, England to Elizabeth eldest daughter of Mr John Solomon of

Andover, Down, Hants, England

Wingfield-Stratford, Montgomery, 13-Dec-1880, 26-Jan-1881,

at St Saviours Church, Paddington (Rev Nolan D.D.)

by the Rev Newton Heale A.M. Vicar of Westwell

Leonard Guise, fourth son of John Wingfield-Stratford D.L. J.P. of Addington Park, Kent

to Alethe Sylvia eldest daughter of Alexander Nixon Montgomery, late Captain, Royal

Fusilliers and Commandant 1st N.N.C.

and granddaughter of the late Handcock Montgomery of Ismont Park, Co. Monaghan,

Ireland

Addington, brother-in-law of the bridegroom assisted by the Rev HH Dombrain, A.M

Wood, Hall, 7-April-1881, 12-April-1881,

at "Sweet Home", Beaumont by the Rev JR Ward

Charles Wood, Spring Valley Store to Maria Agnes fourth daughter of Jas Hall Esq.

(farmer) late of Gooderstone, Norfolk, England

Woodman, Champernonne, 28-April-1881, 4-May-1881,

at the Church of St John The Baptist, Harrismith, by the Rev RLE Champernonne M.A.

brother of the bride

Rev Thomas Woodman Vicar of the Church of the Epiphany, Basutoland,

youngest son of the late W Woodman Esq. Surgeon of the city of Exeter

to Mary Elizabeth eldest daughter of the Rev R Champernonne, Rector of Darlington,

Devonshire

Natal Witness Deaths 1881

Name, Gender, Age, Date of Event, Date of advert, Details

Adler f  no age given, 16-Aug-1881, 19-Aug-1881,

at Cradock on the way to Bloemfontein, the infant daughter of H Adler

(inflammation of the lungs)

Arbuthnot,  Captain William m no age given, no date given, 14-May-1881

Death of Captain William Arbuthnot, Alexandra county

Ballenden,  William Kennedy m  26, 7-Jan-1881, 19-Jan-1881,

at Umzinto, Natal, fifth son of JMN Ballenden Esq. M.D. Sedgley,

Staffordshire

Baynes, Richard m  70, 7-April-1881, 8-April-1881,

at the residence of his son, Joseph Baynes

Behrens, Miss f  no age given, 16-June-1881, 17-Jan-1881,

Eldest daughter of the respected manager of the Natal Land and Colonization Co

Bell,  Duncan m 1 mnth + 3 days, 29-Feb-1881, 25-Feb-1881,

at PMBurg, son of Robert Bell, Engineer

Bell,  John m  85 1-Nov-1881,14-Nov-1881, at York

Bird f  no age given, 26-Feb-1881, 1-Mar-1881, No details only The Late Mrs Bird

Bird, Percy Harold m born 1881, Easter Sunday, 28-Dec-1881,

The beloved son of Robert and Emily Bird (born Easter Sunday same year)

Boshoff, Jacobus Nicholas m 73 22-April-1881, In memorium

Buchanan, Bertha f  4, 28-June-1881, 4-July-1881,

at PMBurg the beloved daughter of David F and Jessie Buchanan

Burke f  23,24-June-1881, 30-Aug-1881,

at Kroonstad OFS, the beloved wife of Edmund Burke

Calvert, Emily f  24y 8m 25 dys, 7-April-1881, 12-April-1881,

at PMBurg from Uramic Convulsions, after 21 hours of intense suffering, the well beloved

wife of Gordon William Calvert.  She leaves 4 children and her husband.

Calvert, Emily f  2 mnths+19 days, 24-June-1881, 6-July-1881,

at PMBurg of bronchitis, infant daughter of  GW Calvert and the late Emily Calvert

Cameron, Janet f  no age given, 8-April-1881, 11-April-1881,

at "Ocean Lodge" Lower Umvoti, Victoria County, relict of the late Rev John Cameron,

General Superintendent of Wesleyan Missions in the Island of Dominica, West Indies

Cauvin, Marius (J.P.) m 56, 14-Oct-1881, 20-Oct-1881,

at his residence "Hope" near Ladysmith, Natal.  One of the first colonists of Natal.

Chambers, H m 64, 1-April-1881, 4-April-1881,

at his residence West Street, PMBurg.  A sudden death.

Chapman, Verner Spencer m 1 year, 13-Aug-1881, 15-Aug-1881,

Born August 19th, 1880

Choles, Alfred George m  4 +1/2 mnths, 3-Nov-1881, 7-Nov-1881,

at their residence Pine Street, PMBurg, twin son of Frederick John Choles, Volunteer Department

Choles, Edward Vale m 5 mnth+1 week, 20-Nov-1881, 23-Nov-1881,

at their residence, Pine Street, PMBurg, twin son of Frederick John and Johanna Jane

Choles, Volunteer Department

Clark, Isabella f  23, no date given, 17-Sept-1881,

at Cliff View, Pietermaritz St. PMBurg, youngest child of David Clark of Brawliemuir,

Kincardinshire, Northern Borders, Scotland

Connell, Mary f  24, 10-Nov-1881, 19-Nov-1881, at Craigdarroch

Coombs, Mary Ann f  47, 14-Mar-1881, 24-Mar-1881,

at Camperdown, the dearly beloved wife of George Coombs

Cooper, Mrs Arnold f  no age given, 17-May-1881, 19-May-1881,

death of Mrs Arnold Cooper, daughter of Mr Arthur Clarence of the City and Sherriff of the Colony

Cronje,  Pieter Christiaan m  no age given, 7-April-1881, 4-May-1881,

At White Park, Biggarsberg

Day, Sarah Ann f  59, 7-Nov-1881, 14-Nov-1881,

at Lions River the dearly beloved wife of John Day

De Carrey, Charlotte Eilen Katherine f  2yrs + 6 mnths, 10-April-1881, 16-April-1881,

at Pilgrims Rest, Biggarsberg, eldest daughter of Holland Vanderleur and Charlotte Eilen

de Carrey

De Carrey, Emilie Mary Winifred f  11mnth+23days, 9-May-1881, 9-May-1881,

At Pilgrim's Rest, Biggarsberg, youngest daughter of Holland Vanderleur and

Charlotte Eilen De Carrey

Dunn, Daisy Maude f  no age given, 29-Jan-1881, 1-Feb-1881,

at Albert Lodge Farm, Umgeni, infant daughter of Robert Ernest and Beatrice Dunn of

PMBurg

Evans, Phillip John Morgan m no age given, 20-Aug-1881, 22-Aug-1881,

Died at the hospital, PMBurg from injuries received by a fall from a horse.

(English and Bengal Papers please copy)

Evans, Richard m 3 days + 4 hours, 27-Aug-1881, 5-Sept-1881,

at Mount Alice, Town Hill PMBurg, infant son of David and SE Evans

Fairfax, B. Phillips m no age given, no date given, 29-Nov-1881,

The author of the well known dramas "Lost in London", "Nobody's Child" etc.

Fogwell, Charles Edward m 5yr 3mn+14dys, 29-July-1881, 4-Aug-1881,

At Rietfontein, youngest son of Edward and Now Fogwell of bronchitis and

inflamation of the lungs

Fogwell, Nellie f  10mn+28dys, 16-July-1881, 4-Aug-1881,

at Rietfontein, youngest daughter of Edward and Now Fogwell of bronchitis

Foster, Ellen Louisa f  4yrs+10mnths, no date given, 8-Dec-1881,

at Stainton, Ixopo, youngest daughter of Thomas and Eliza Foster

Gardner, Janet Hume Armstrong f  27, 18-June-1881, 24-June-1881,

at Findhorn Villa, Bellair, suddenly, the beloved wife of JS Gardiner, Cashier Natal

Government Railways

Geoghegan f  1 day, 21-Oct-1881, 25-Oct-1881,

at PMBurg the infant daughter of Surgeon-Major Geoghegan and Mrs Geoghegan

Gibson, Alexander m 49, 9-Nov-1881, 11-Nov-1881,

at Standerton, Transvaal after a long and painful illness, late of Sutherland Vale, 

Mooi River

Gibson, George m 21yrs + 5 mnths, 24-Jan-1881, 29-Jan-1881,

accidently drowned while crossing Wilge river near Harrismith, eldest son of John

Givson Esq of Glen Lydon and PMBurg

Glyn, Arthur m 11 months, 26-Jan-1881, 29-Jan-1881,

at PMBurg, youngest son of Chas. R and Maria Glyn

Gorrie, John Frederick Nicoll m 4yrs+3mnths, 18-Dec-1881, 24-Dec-1881,

at Estcourt, second son of D Gorrie (Tailor and Clothier)

Groom, Florence Josephine f  5 wks + 2 days, 27-Mar-1881, 29-April-1881,

at Buffels Vley, Heilbron, infant daughter of Fred and Maria Groom

Groom, Maria f  29,1-April-1881, 29-April-1881,

at Buffels Vley, Heilbron, the beloved wife of Fred F Groom

Harrison, Swainston m 49, 17-Feb-1881, 23-Feb-1881,

at PMBurg, Natal, for many years a Member of The Stock Exchange, London

Hellett, Cawood Holmes m 16 mnth+14days, 3-June-1881, 9-June-1881,

At Greytown of croup, the fondly loved child of Emily S Hellett

Hendry, Alex m no age given, 17-Mar-1881, 14-April-1881,

By drowning at Blammonia near Ficksburg OFS , native of Arbroath, Scotland

Herbert, Walter m 5 mnth+ 2 wks, 19-Nov-1881, 21-Nov-1881,

at Pietermaritz Street, infant son of Arthur W and Louie J Herbert

Hesom, Mary Ann f  33, 26-Feb-1881, 1-Mar-1881,

at PMBurg, the beloved wife of Mr R Hesom

Hodgson, Edwin m 39, 30-April-1881, 14-May-1881,

at Newcastle through being seized with cramp and drowned, son of the late James Hodgson

Hoffman, Ernest m 34, no date given, 25-June-1881,

Second son of Mr JP Hoffmann (Agent General and Accountant of Durban)

Hunter, Robert m 31,12-June-1881, 16-June-1881, at PMBurg

Hutchinson, Claude Louis Paschond f  no age given, 18-Sept-1881, 26-Sept-1881,

at Sandspruit, Transvaal, beloved daughter of H and M Hutchinson

Inman, Charles Isaac m 46, 29-June-1881, 30-June-1881,

at PMBurg, late of Ladysmith, Natal

Jackson, Cyril Rippingall  m no age given, 2-Sept-1881, 7-Sept-1881,

at Estcourt of congestion of the lungs, Sub Inspector, Natal Mounted Police and

late of the 9th Regiment

James, Anne M f  no age given, 8-June-1881, 10-June-1881, at PMBurg

Keyter, Hendrika Carolina f   5yrs+4mnths, 12-Nov-1881, 24-Nov-1881,

at Dingley Dell, near Hermansberg, daughter of AP Keyter Esq.

Leshnick, Albert Harper m 9 mnths+8 days, 14-Nov-1881, 18-Nov-1881,

at PMBurg, only child of Joseph and Mary Jane Leshnick of Durban

Lloyd, William Henry Cynric m 79, 3-Jan-1881, 11-Jan-1881,

at the Colonial Chaplaincy, Durban Natal, South Africa the Colonial Chaplain and

Archdeacon of Durban, formerly of the Rector of Norbury in Staffordshire

MacFarlane, Margaret Erskine f  no age given, 23-July-1881, 30-July-1881,

At Loch Buighe, Ixopo, of Enteric Fever, wife of William MacFarlane

MacKenzie, Sarah f  25, 2-Aug-1881, 9-Sept-1881,

On board the S.S. Arab off Madeira, after a long and painful illness,

the beloved daughter of Duncan and Margaret MacKenzie of Nottingham Road, Natal

MacKillican, John m 91, 11-Nov-1881, 20-Dec-1881,

at Winewell, Nairn, Scotland

MacLeroy, G m no age given, 25-April-1881, 26-April-1881,

at his residence on the Town Hill, late manager of the Natal Bank

Martin, John Billet m 45, 1-Dec-1881, 10-Dec-1881,

at PMBurg, formerly of Paulsgrave, Fareham, Hants, England

McCullough m 15 days, 22-Mar-1881, 28-Mar-1881,

at Willow Bank, Mid Illovo, the beloved infant son of William and Mary McCullough

McKenzie, Bessie Frances f  2 mnth+17 days, 15-July-1881, 22-July-1881,

at Richmond, daughter of JW and EF McKenzie

McKenzie, Isabel f  17mn+19days, 4-Aug-1881, 10-Aug-1881,

at Harding, the youngest daughter of D and M McKenzie

McLeod, George Moore m 67, 29-July-1881, 3-Aug-1881,

of Byrne, Early Settler arriving 1850's

McMinn, William m no age given, 21-Aug-1881, 26-Aug-1881,

of Herdstown, Ixopo

McNamara, Mary f  54, 25-Mar-1881, 26-Mar-1881,

at West Street, PMBurg. Aunt of David O'Hara of this City

McRoberts, Anna Holmes f   44, 15-Oct-1881, 20-Oct-1881,

at Warringsford, Westville.

Mesham, Arthur m 44, no date given, 31-Mar-1881,

Resident Magistrate for the Borough of Durban

Mullins, Tommy m 14, 11-July-1881, 14-July-1881, at Umhlanga

Murray, A K m 66, 22-Nov-1881, 30-Nov-1881,

at London, of heart disease AK  Murray (senior) of Pinetown

North, Herbert m 13yrs + 6 mnths, 24-Jan-1881, 4-Feb-1881,

at Harterfall Farm, near Howick the third and well-beloved son of the late Abraham North

Pepworth, Henry m 56yrs+6mnths, 30-June-1881, 2-July-1881,

at his residence after a long and painful illness Henry Pepworth J.P.

Pinchin, Ada Augusta f  27, 7-Nov-1881, 16-Nov-1881,

at Estcourt, the beloved wife of Joseph Pinchin

Pomeroy-Colley, George m no age given, 27-Feb-1881, 5-Mar-1881,

Governor of Natal, Killed in Action

Potts, Margaret Campbell f  67, 17-June-1881, 18-June-1881,

at her residence, Commercial road, PMBurg

Primrose, Thomas, m 40, 18-July-1870, 10-June-1881,

Public Servant, Accountantship of the Treasury, London and S A Bank 

[This entry is an obituary, possibly placing the date completely out of context]

Prufer, Percy m 9yr+1mn+6days, 20-June-1881, 4-July-1881,

by accident the only and dearly beloved son of Alexander and Frederika Prufer

Quirk, William Percival m 28, 8-July-1881, 12-July-1881,

at the residence of his brother, Captain J Owen Quirk, 42nd Regiment, PMBurg,

eldest son of Captain TW Wilkinson J.P. Saint Oswald's County, Limerick, Ireland

Raisthorpe, Robert Smith m 76, 31-May-1881, 1-June-1881,

No details

Rev Thomson, John P m no age given, 13-May-1881, 11-July-1881,

at North Free Manse, Kirriemuir, Forfarshire, Scotland,

father of W Burns Thomson, Harrismith OFS

Richardson, Sidman m 33yrs+6 mnths, 30-Jan-1881, 9-Feb-1881,

at his residence, Princess Street, PMBurg, late of Kilham, Yorkshire

Richmond, Muriel Mary f  5 days, 11-Jan-1881, 14-Jan-1881,

at PMBurg, the infant daughter of FG and KA Richmond

Robertson, William m no age given, 1-Sept-1881, 7-Sept-1881

at Durban, eldest son of the late William Robertson

Scott, Mary Ellen f  11 weeks, 9-Aug-1881, 11-Aug-1881,

at Baccleuch, infant daughter of Robert Scott

Sinclair, Duncan m 67, 8-April-1881, 14-April-1881,

at the residence of his son,  A Sinclair, late of Inverary, Argylshire

Smith, E Maria Therisa f  43, 2-June-1881, 13-June-1881,

at 14 St Andrews Street. St Leonard Road, Bromley London, 

the beloved wife of HG Smith

Smith, FK m no age given, 2-Aug-1881, 4-Aug-1881,

suddenly of heart disease, at his residence near Pinetown

Smith, James m 38, 11-April-1881, 13-April-1881,

at his mother's residence Princess Street, PMBurg

Somers, DB m 42, 22-Aug-1881, 6-Sept-1881,

at Estcourt, second son of the late B Somers, Cambuslang, Scotland

Stadler, Maria Susanna f  57yrs+9mnth, 17-Nov-1881, 25-Nov-1881,

at her residence, Berg Vlei, Estcourt, widow of the late JH Stadler

Steere, Ada Gertrude f  3 months, 27-Sept-1881, 5-Oct-1881,

daughter of Frank Steere

Stent, James Arthur m 5 months, 2-May-1881, 4-May-1881, at PMBurg

Stretch, Johannah J f  65, 28-June-1881, 4-July-1881, at Howick

Stuart, Martinus m 39, 8-Feb-1881, 16-Feb-1881,

Killed in action with the Boers while engaged on Duty on the General's Staff as a non-combatant,

Youngest son of the late Jacobus Stuart of Amsterdam Leaves a wife and 5 children

Sutcliffe, Gilbert Alfred James m 6 mns + 7 days, 13-April-1881, 19-April-1881

at Newcastle 

Tatham, Robert Bristow m 56y + 10 mnt, 6-April-1881, 11-April-1881,

at his Residence, 25 Berg Street PMBurg, Government Surveyor

Taylor, Charles Frederick m 28, no date given, 12-Aug-1881,

on the staff of the Natal witness.  He was a Canadian and came to Natal 2 years ago

(Durban Cemetery)

Tebbit, William Henry Stanton m 28, 14-Feb-1881, 16-Feb-1881,

at the residence of his brother, 10 Pietermaritz Street. Fourth son of Robert

Tebbit Esq. M.D. of Kingsland House, South Kensington, SW London

Tomlinson, Charles Edward m 17, 13-Jan-1881, 17-Jan-1881,

at PMBurg, youngest son of the late E Tomlinson

Tulk, f  no age given, 13-Sept-1881, 15-Sept-1881

at Kokstad the wife of Mr John Ross Tulk of child-birth.

Deeply lamented by her sorrowing Husband and friends.

(St Helena and old Colony papers please copy)

Twyman, James m 83, 22-Mar-1881, 5-July-1881,

at Howard Cottage, Leominster, England, father of JE Twyman of Mooi Plaats, 

Biggarsberg

Tyrrel, Cecil Ernest Montague m 7 mnth + 16 days, 1-Feb-1881, 7-Feb-1881,

at Harding, third son of Ernest and Ellen Tyrrel

Van Breda, Servaas m 69, 12-Dec-1881, 24-Dec-1881,

at Pretoria, Transvaal Republic, late of Breda's Fontein, Natal.

One of the Old Dutch Pioneers who fought against the English Forces in 1811

Van Olnhausen, Mrs WM J f  84, 14-Dec-1881, 19-Dec-1881, at PMBurg

Varty, Grace Violet f  11yrs+10mnth, 6-Oct-1881, 13-Oct-1881,

at Bellevue, Rietvlei, Umvoti, the youngest daughter of TB and AE Varty

Vause R f  no age given, no date given, 14-May-1881,

death of Mrs R Vause, wife of Mr Richard Vause Ex-Mayor and part proprietor of the NatalMercury

Walker, Clements St. Goran Braddyl m 18 yrs + 6 mnth, 19-Jan-1881, 25-Jan-1881,

at "Wilge Fontein", eldest son of William Wallace Walker (formerly Royal Navy) late of St. Goran, Cornwall

Warner, Edith f  15 yrs + 7 mns, 19-June-1881, 20-June-1881,

at Grey's Hospital of inflammation of the brain, youngest daughter of William Warner of

PMBurg

Whitelaw, James m 43, no date given, 13-Dec-1881,

at Chapel Street, PMBurg, Native of Perth, Scotland

Williams, John m 42yrs+ 9 mnths, 5-Jan-1881, 8-Jan-1881, at PMBurg

Willson, Albert m 24, 12-Nov-1881, 15-Nov-1881,

at Kingwilliamstown, of Typhoid Fever, eldest son of Alfred Willson of PMBurg

Willson, Mary Antoinette f 22, 5-May-1881, 13-May-1881,

at Dundee, Biggarsberg, the beloved wife of Charles George Willson of Dundee

and second daughter of George Vincent and Mary Ann Lambert of PMBurg

Wolhuter, Francis Douglas Warden m 1 year + 1 day, 29-Jan-1881, 17-Feb-1881,

at Harrismith OFS, only child of AJ and  ME Wolhuter

Wolley. James Malcolm m 5 weeks, 2-Aug-1881, 10-Aug-1881,

at Murchison, Alfred County. Infant son of Mary E and James Wolley

Yelverton, Therese (Viscountess Avonmore) f  no age given, 13-Sept-1881, 16-Sept-1881,

at the residence of Mr Joseph Mason, West Street PMBurg. After a long and painful

illness. Interred Commercial Rd. Cemetery, PMBurg

Archdeacon Lloyd