James Wheeler and Harriott Elizabeth Pepper
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
1 Descendants of James Wheeler and Harriott Elizabeth Pepper 1. James1 Wheeler, born abt 1781; christened 29 Nov 1781 in Longbridge Deverill Wiltshire; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died abt 1831 in Beaufort Vale Grahamstown South Africa, son of Richard Wheeler and Sarah (SNELGROVE) Wheeler. He married in May 1804 in Christ Church Southwark London Harriott Elizabeth (Pepper) Wheeler, born abt 1784; christened 29 Aug 1784 in St Ann, Blackfriars Rd, Folkstone, Kent, England; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 24 Jul 1851 in Grahamstown, South Africa; buried 25 Jul 1851 in Grahamstown Old Cemetery Anglican Section, South Africa, daughter of William PEPPER and Elizabeth (MAJOR) PEPPER; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr 2011. Notes for James Wheeler Baptism not yet positively confirmed. Recorded as shopkeeper in Old Street London (profession) on baptism records of his children 1820 British Settler. Arrived in Port Elizabeth on 3 April 1820 on board La Belle Alliance from Gravesend (Downs) England on 12 February 1820. Part of Willson's Party. According to "The Journals of Sophia Pigot", the ship sailed on 14th. Master of the ship was Rolfe. Occupation: Farmer. Drew up will while resident on Beaufort Vale, Districk Albany, Cape on 2 December 1829 Allotments in Beaufort Vale, one which he acquired from Benjamin Hall, transferred to his sons Richard, Peter and James 29/07/1847. Died due to wounds obtained in one of the Wars with the Xhosas MARRIAGE: Banns of marriage published on three Sundays, 6/13/20 May 1804 2 Sources for James Wheeler Life: Lower Albany Chronical Pt 3 1841 - 1850 . Transfer of allotments to sons. Notes for Harriott Elizabeth Pepper Second marriage to William Jessamine on Monday 26 March 1832 in the United Church of England, Bathurst, by Rev. George Porter. From this marriage one more child, Isabella Jessamine, christened June 1833, at St George's Cathedral, Grahamstown, by Rev J Heavyside from Allensrow, Grahamstown, was born. Aged 70 yrs at death Grahamstown Journal, Saturday 2 August 1851: Died at the residence of her daughter at Graham's Town on 24th July, Harriet JESSEMAN, aged 70 years. Burial source St Georges Anglican Church Grahamstown 25 Jul 1851 by Rev John Heavyside. MARRIAGE: Banns of marriage published on three Sundays, 6/13/20 May 1804 MARRIAGE: Married by Rev George S Porter of Bathurst Winesses: David Rudd, Mary Trollip, William Roberts Harriet widow at time of marriage Sources for Harriott Elizabeth Pepper Marriage: Cape Provinces Marriages 1813 - 1839 , LDS Microfilm 1259155 It 1 no 769. Marriage of Jessamine and Harriet. 3 Children of James Wheeler and Harriott Elizabeth Pepper were as follows: 2 i Martha2 Wheeler STAM, born 23 Sep 1805 in London England; christened 5 Jan 1806 in St Sepulchre Holborn London; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 28 Nov 1852 in Alice, South Africa; buried in Grahamstown, South Africa. She married on 7 Dec 1826 in Reformed Church Albany Grahamstown David Rudd STAM, born 2 Nov 1794 in Suffolk, England; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 10 Jan 1855 in Grahamstown South Africa; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr 2011. Notes: She was 15 years old when she landed as a 1820 Settler and 28yrs old when she married David Her death reported in Grahamstown Journal " Died at Alice the 28th November, the beloved wife of David RUDD, aged 47 years and one month, leaving a disconsolate husband and nine children to deplore her loss after a happy union of 26 years" MARRIAGE: Martha aged 21 and David 32 at marriage Both Protestants. Source: Matrimonial Court Minutes and Special Marriage Licenses: 1821-1884 Source: South African Commercial Advertiser Saturday 23 December 1826 Marriage Source: http://www.ancestry24.co.za . Marriage of David and Martha. 3 ii Ann2 Wheeler, born 17 Jul 1807 in London England; christened 27 Sep 1807 in St Sepulchre, Holborn London; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 15 Apr 1867 in Grahamstown South Africa; buried in Grahamstown South Africa. She married on 2 Mar 1826 in St George's Cathedral Grahamstown William Jonathan Ingram, born 1801 in England; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 1848/49 in During Seventh Kaffir War; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr 2011. Notes: 1820 Settler - arrived at age 13yrs MARRIAGE: Matrimonial Court Minutes and Special Licenses: 1821-1884.Ann was20yrs of age and William 25. 4 iii James2 Wheeler, born 9 Jan 1809 in Old Street London; christened 22 Oct 1809 in St Sepulchre, Holborn London; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died Died young. 5 iv Harriot Elizabeth2 Wheeler, born 14 Jul 1811 in Old Bailey London England; christened 4 Aug 1811 in St Sepulchre, Holborn London; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 15 Dec 1898 in Umtata South Africa; buried in Komga South Africa. She married (1) on 5 Jan 1832 in St Georges Cathedral Grahamstown Richard Calverley, born 1809 in Lancashire England; christened 5 Jan 1832 in St George's Cathedral Grahamstown; 4 LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 1857, son of William Calverley and Jane (STUART) Calverley; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr 2011; (2) on 26 Oct 1858 in Clarkebury Mission Engcobo Dist Henry Mortimer, born 1814; died 1864; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr 2011. Notes: Died age 88 yrs 5 mths Occ: Domestic Residence; Lot 4, Block C, Village Komga KAB MOOC Vol 6/9/384 Ref 338 1820 Settler, arrived at age 9. 6 v Richard Thomas2 Wheeler, born abt 1816 in London England; christened 15 Sep 1816 in St Sepulchre, Holborn London; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died Died young in England. Notes: Died early + 7 vi Richard James2 Wheeler, born 18 May 1818 in London England; christened 7 Jun 1818 in St Sepulchre, Holborn London; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 4 Jan 1902 in Mafeteng Lesotho. He married Maria Wilhelmina Dorothea (Homan) Wheeler. 8 vii Elizabeth2 Wheeler, born abt 1822 in Near Bathurst Lower Albany Cape Colony; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 31 Mar 1870 in Bushmans River Farm Klipfontein Div Somerset East. She married on 26 Aug 1840 in Bathurst Cape Colony Frederick Joseph Gowar, born 1817 in ENGLAND; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 9 Jun 1897 in Farm Klipfontein Somerset East, son of Richard Gowar STAM and Mary Mathilda Harriet (Diplock) Gowar; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr 2011. Notes: Will drawn up while residing in Burhma Hive, Dist. Somerset East, executor James Daniel Ingram of Goree Hop, farmer, in 1853. Half of joint estate with husband, consisting of movable property. Signed on 24 Aug 1870. Died at husband's house, 48 yrs, farmers wife Death notice signed by husband FJ Gowar (KAB MOOC VOL 6/9/132 Ref 6429) Life Source: NAAIRS , MOOC 6/9/132 Ref no 6429. Death certificate. Marriage Source: Ibid., RSA SMP 206 Photo, Marriage. + 9 viii Peter2 Wheeler, born 23 Sep 1825 in Grahamstown, South Africa; christened 25 Mar 1827 in St Georges Cathedral Grahamstown; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 8 May 1892 in Vryheid, South Africa. He married Gertruida (Geertruyda) Jacoba (Homan) Wheeler; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr 2011. + 10 ix James2 Wheeler, born abt Nov 1828 in Grahamstown; christened 3 Oct 1830 in St Georges Cathedral Grahamstown; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 26 Jul 1911 in Gwartyn, 5 Dist. Queenstown. He married Aletta Frederieka (Marais) Wheeler; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr 2011. Generation 2 7. Richard James2 Wheeler (James1), born 18 May 1818 in London England; christened 7 Jun 1818 in St Sepulchre, Holborn London; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 4 Jan 1902 in Mafeteng Lesotho. He married Maria Wilhelmina Dorothea (Homan) Wheeler, christened 29 Mar 1829 in Somerset East, LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011, LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011, LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011, died 1865 in Manatha Rouxville, daughter of Christiaan Jacobus Homan and Martha Maria (Claasen) Homan. Notes for Richard James Wheeler 1820 Settler. Arrived 3 April 1820 on Belle Alliance at Algoa Bay from Gravesend Downs on 12 February 1820, part of the Willson's Party Name changed by parents on ship to South Africa from Richard James to Richard Thomas. Was in partnership with John Crouch in a bakery in Grahamstown in 1842. Resided at Holywell, Distr. Wepener Free State.