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 South African Commercial Advertiser (1854-1855)

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Date transcribed2011-00-00
Transcribed bySue Mackay - Marianne Mansfield
CommentSue McKay has kindly authorized us to publish her transcriptions of Family History-related data from the Announcements in the South African Commercial Advertiser. This is because they include very many references to personnel in the service of The East India Company en route to or from India or on furlough in S. Africa, which offered a more temperate climate. Also included are many officers and soldiers of the British Army regiments who may well have served in India shortly before or after serving in South Africa.

Publication Date  Thursday 14 December 1854    
Event Date  12 December 1854    
First Name(s)  Gerret Ewoud    
Full Entry  Tuesday 14 December 1854: Gerrit Ewoud OVERBEEK Esq, one of the oldest inhabitants of Cape Town, died on Tuesday last at the residence of his son-in-law, J H REDELINGHUYS Dsq, at Green Point. The venerable gentleman had attained his 88th year. Mr VERBEEK was born in Ceylon and during the early part of his life was at sea. He afterwards became a resident of the Cape, where he filled several public capacities, enjoying the universal esteem of the community. His last office on the civil service was that of a member of the late Orphan Chamber, for which he received a pension of £75 per annum. Almost to the latest period of his life he remained in the enjoyment of good health.    
Reference  CO53/11 at the National Archives, Kew, London    
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