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A new and updated list of the British Settlers who landed in South Africa in 1820, with information to enable the reader to access their genealogies on the author's website, www.1820settlers.com This reference book also includes descriptions of the Settler Scheme and background, the parties that they were grouped into and their voyage on the ships, written by previous well known authors. Maps of the settler initial land allocations are included, as well as a list of those who lost their lives during the Frontier Wars. The book also includes a Pictorial Gallery of over 140 of the original Settlers.
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The British Settlers that came to South Africa in 1820 made a permanent impression on the country. Unlike the previous settlers that came to South Africa under the Dutch rule, the British settlers were often well educated and grew up in a country that was relatively liberal. This meant that the expectations of their government were very different from the previous settlers. Their impact is most deeply seen in the Eastern Cape, but the list of settlers or their descendants that grew to prominence in the history of South Africa is long and distinguished.In this volume, we provide an opportunity for some of these settlers to tell their stories. There are also short biographies and histories of ...
History of the 59 English settlers led by William Howard which helped found Grahamstown, Cape Province, South Africa. Includes genealogical information about their families.