James Wheeler and Harriott Elizabeth Pepper

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1 1 Descendants of James Wheeler and Harriott Elizabeth Pepper 1. James 1 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 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 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 2 Sources for James Wheeler Life: Lower Albany Chronical Pt 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 , LDS Microfilm It 1 no 769. Marriage of Jessamine and Harriet.

3 3 Children of James Wheeler and Harriott Elizabeth Pepper were as follows: 2 i Martha 2 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 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: Source: South African Commercial Advertiser Saturday 23 December 1826 Marriage Source: Marriage of David and Martha. 3 ii Ann 2 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 Notes: 1820 Settler - arrived at age 13yrs MARRIAGE: Matrimonial Court Minutes and Special Licenses: Ann was20yrs of age and William iii James 2 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 Elizabeth 2 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 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 Notes: Died age 88 yrs 5 mths Occ: Domestic Residence; Lot 4, Block C, Village Komga KAB MOOC Vol 6/9/384 Ref Settler, arrived at age 9. 6 v Richard Thomas 2 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 James 2 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 Elizabeth 2 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 Notes: Will drawn up while residing in Burhma Hive, Dist. Somerset East, executor James Daniel Ingram of Goree Hop, farmer, in Half of joint estate with husband, consisting of movable property. Signed on 24 Aug 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 Death certificate. Marriage Source: Ibid., RSA SMP 206 Photo, Marriage. + 9 viii Peter 2 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 ix James 2 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 5 Dist. Queenstown. He married Aletta Frederieka (Marais) Wheeler; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr Generation 2 7. Richard James 2 Wheeler (James 1 ), 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 Resided at Holywell, Distr. Wepener Free State. Died at age 83 TAB MHG W1280, 1902 He had 10 children of which only four survived. Richard Thomas, son of James Wheeler held a diary and a large quantity of documents. He stated that his parents could not care for him and that he was raised by his grandfather Richard Thomas and grandmother Maria (Source: Diary held by Richard Thomas the grandson) Children of Richard James Wheeler and Maria Wilhelmina Dorothea Homan were as follows:

6 i James 3 Wheeler, born 15 Sep 1846 in Dist. Cradock Cape Province; christened 18 Oct 1846 in Cradock; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 12 Oct 1893 in Boesmanskop Dist Wepener. He married Hester Maria Magdalena (Susanna) Barendina (Fourie) Wheeler; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr ii Martha Maria 3 Wheeler, born 17 May 1848 in Cradock; christened 20 Jan 1850 in Burgersdorp; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died Died young. Notes: Died Young (Diary R T Wheeler) + 13 iii Christiaan Jacob 3 Wheeler, born 13 Nov 1849 in Farm Flora Winburg; christened 20 Nov 1850 in Burgersdorp; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 1910 in Ficksburg. He married Jacomina Christina (du Toit) Wheeler; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr iv Harriet Elizabeth 3 Wheeler, born 21 May 1851 in Burgersdorp; christened 27 Oct 1851 in Burgersdorp; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 1 Sep She married on 19 Jan 1874 in Ng Church Wepener by Acpp Meiring John Thomas Gowar, born 5 Feb 1850, son of Frederick Joseph Gowar and Elizabeth (Wheeler) Gowar; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr Notes: MARRIAGE: At marriage groom and bride from Belmont. Groom was 24yrs and bride was 17yrs. Witnesses JH Vorster and J Wheeler (Wepener) + 15 v Richard Thomas 3 Wheeler, born 14 Oct 1853; christened 6 Nov 1853 in Smithfield; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died bef 18 Oct He married (1) Hermina Catharina (Bothma) Wheeler; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr 2011; (2) Martha Sophia (Strauss) Wheeler; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr vi John Hendrik 3 Wheeler, born 22 Nov 1859; christened 28 Oct 1860 in Fauresmith; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died Died young. Notes: Died young (Diary RT Wheeler) 17 vii Anna Sophia 3 Wheeler, born 17 Sep 1860; christened 28 Oct 1860 in Fauresmith; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died Died young. Notes: Died Young (Diary R T Wheeler) 18 viii Maria Wilhelmina Dorothea 3 Wheeler, born in Mafeteng; died 1963 in Benoni. She married, divorced James Jay EVA, born in Wittlesea Queenstown Dist Eastern Cape; died 1947 in Benoni, son of James Jay EVA and Getruida Christina (VAN ROOYEN) EVA.

7 7 19 ix Baby 3 Wheeler, died Died young. 20 x Baby 3 Wheeler, died Died young. 9. Peter 2 Wheeler (James 1 ), 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 on 3 Dec 1848 in Cradock Gertruida (Geertruyda) Jacoba (Homan) Wheeler, born 12 Dec 1830 in Dist Cradock; christened 17 Mar 1833 in Cradock; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011, daughter of Christiaan Jacobus Homan and Martha Maria (Claasen) Homan; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr Notes for Peter Wheeler Was farmer on farm Kalabath Kraal, Dist Albany. Will drawn up while residing in Ward Hurts River, Dist. Bloemhof, Vryheid on 12 May Christened by Rev George Porter The Death Notice was signed by GJ WHEELER - Beesdam on 21 March (KAB MOK Vol 1/1/88 Ref 6747) Residence at time of death Ward Hurts Riven, Bloemhof. Testament witnessed by Hussemann and JC De La Rey. Gertruida Jacoba Homan nominated Andries Petrus de Klerk as executor. Notes for Gertruida (Geertruyda) Jacoba Homan Claim for damages after Anglo Boer War stated: "Mother of Peter Wheeler who endured considerable hardship, cruelty and imprisonment at the hands of the Boers on account of his refusal to break his oath of neutrality. She surrendered 24 June 1900 at Taungs. At the time of the war she was 14 years a widow and aged over 80 years. She had 4 sons, three on commando and one was sick. Of the three, 1 was taken prisoner at the taking of Pretoria and sent to India. The other two surrendered in One joined a column of British and the other imprisoned at Wolmerandstad for refusing to take up arms again.

8 8 Peter was on Commando from the beginning of the War to the end of Feb I left just before Cronje was taken prisoner and returned to the farm and surrendered 24 June 1900 at Taungs. In the testament drawn up with her husband Peter (Pieter) 16 April 1880, She was identified as HOMAN and not RUDD as previously noted. (KAB MOK Vol 1/1/88 Ref 6747) TAB CJC 33 Vol 509 Children of Peter Wheeler and Gertruida (Geertruyda) Jacoba Homan were as follows: 21 i James 3 Wheeler, born 2 Nov 1849 in Cradock; christened 20 Jan 1850 in Cradock; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 17 Jul Notes: Died aged 45 yrs 6 mnths + 22 ii Peter 3 Wheeler, born 15 Nov 1851; christened 14 Mar 1852 in Cradock; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 2 Jun 1920 in Schweizer Reneke. He married (1) Wilhelmina Nicolasina (OOSTHUYSEN) Wheeler; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr 2011; (2) Maria Martha (van Helsdingen) Wheeler; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr iii Martha Mary Ann 3 Wheeler, born 25 Jun 1853 in Somerset East; christened 8 Feb 1854 in Methodist Parish Somerset East; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 29 Nov 1920 in Thaba Nchu Orange Free State. She married in Herschell Cape Province Alfred John Jenkinson, born May 1853 in Thaba Nchu; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 11 Sep 1920 in Thaba Nchu Orange Free State, son of John Alfred Jenkinson and Elizabeth (NN) Jenkinson iv James Thomas 3 WHEELER, born 1 Dec 1854 in Somerset East; christened 12 Apr 1855 in Methodist Parish Somerset East; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 17 Jul 1900 in Clydesdale, Umzimkulu Dist, East Griqualand. He married Jane Maria (Tuttie) (HERRON) WHEELER. 25 v William Christopher 3 Wheeler, born 12 Oct 1856; christened 6 Mar 1857 in Methodist Baptism records of Somerset East; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011.

9 9 26 vi Harriet Elizabeth 3 Wheeler, born 24 Apr 1857 in Lindley; christened 24 May 1857 in Fauresmith; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr She married on 22 Nov 1881 in Anglican Church Senekal by J Glover William Henry Bolt, born Aug 1845 in Devonshire England; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 5 Sep 1902 in Maitland C.P.; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr Notes: MARRIAGE: Father Peter Wheeler witness to marriage 27 vii Harriet Elizabeth 3 Wheeler, born 4 Oct 1859; christened 11 Apr 1860 in Somerset East; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr viii William Christiaan Jacob 3 Wheeler, born 26 Jun 1861 in Grahamstown; christened 6 Mar 1857 in Methodist Parish Somerset East; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 24 May 1935 in Johannesburg General Hospital; buried in Burgershoop Cemetery, Krugersdorp Grave no He married Anna Hendrina (Willemse) Wheeler. 29 ix Anna Sophia 3 Wheeler, born 12 Sep 1863; christened 14 Oct 1863 in Somerset East; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr She married on 4 Aug 1882 in Anglican Church Kroonstad by a. Stanley Allum George Curry, born abt 1855; died 1903; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr Notes: MARRIAGE: Bride and groom from Blignautskloof, Kroonstad. Father Peter Wheeler witness to marriage Groom aged 27 and bride x Richard Henry 3 Wheeler, born 25 Apr 1866 in Grahamstown Dist; christened 12 Aug 1866 in ST George Grahamstown by George Thompson; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 23 Jan 1943 in Pretoria Noord; buried in Old Pretoria North Cemetery. He married Sophia Aletta Johanna (Badenhorst) Wheeler. 31 xi Frederik Nathaniel 3 Wheeler. 32 xii Elizabeth Gertruida Jacoba 3 Wheeler, born 3 Mar 1869; christened 13 Jun 1869 in Albany; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr She married on 30 Mar 1876 in Magistrates Office Bloemfontein by Qi Burke Andries Boland, born 1856; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr Notes: MARRIAGE: Witnesses N Ruff and JV Waldeck. Bride from Bloemfontein aged 28 Yrs and groom from Bloemfontein aged xiii Frances Harriet 3 Wheeler, born 13 Feb 1872 in Albany; christened 25 Jul 1872 in ST George Grahamstown by George Thompson. Notes: Witnesses at christening: Charles Estment, Frances Harriet Estment

10 James 2 Wheeler (James 1 ), 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, Dist. Queenstown. He married on 13 Jun 1859 in Albany Aletta Frederieka (Marais) Wheeler, born abt Jun 1837 in Grahamstown; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 5 Feb 1907 in Gwatyn, Dist Queenstown, daughter of Jeremias Jesaias Marais and Anna Margaretha (van der Bank) Marais; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr Notes for James Wheeler Christened by REv George S Porter. Died aged 82yrs and 7months According to Government Gasette he was baptised in Bathurst by Rev Porter on 3 Oct 1830 KAB MOOC Vol 13/1/1439, Ref 47 Resided at Bushmans River Dist Somerset East Notes for Aletta Frederieka Marais Her Will signed by R T Wheeler KAB MOOC Vol6/9/566, ref 696 Died aged 69yrs and 8mnths Children of James Wheeler and Aletta Frederieka Marais were as follows: 34 i James Henry 3 Wheeler, born 15 Jun 1860; christened 23 Sep 1860 in Somerset East; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011.

11 11 35 ii Anna Catharina Aletta 3 Wheeler, born 25 Nov 1861; christened 12 Feb 1862 in Somerset East; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr iii Harriet Elizabeth 3 Wheeler, born 28 Sep 1863; christened 7 Feb 1864 in Albany; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr She married Mattheus Johannes Greeff, born Notes: Witnesses at christening: Pieter Francis Smith, Margaretha C Smith, Jan Georg Fourie, Gertruida Fourie + 37 iv Jeremy Josiah 3 Wheeler, born 25 Nov 1864 in Somerset East; christened 5 Feb 1865 in Albany; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 22 Aug 1921 in Indwe. He married Herculina Magdalena Catharina (Janse van Rensburg) Wheeler; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr v Richard 3 Wheeler, born 1865 in Queenstown; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 1 Feb 1937 in Rondebosch Cottage Hospital, Cape Town. He married in Rondebosch, Cape Town Ada Mabel (Willsher) Wheeler. Notes: Ivy Cottage, Clipper Rd Newlands (Zookeeper) KAB MOOC Vol 6/9/4876 REF Death notice signed in Cape Town 10 Feb 1937 by Ada Mabel WHEELER, spouse. Executor Ada Mabel Wheeler of Avondrust, Groot Schuur, Rondebosch. Died aged 70 yrs Distribution of Assets: Surviving brothers and sisters, daughter of predeceased brother: 1. Barend Wheeler (brother- untraced) 2. Peter Wheeler (brother, of Greenwood Farm Somabula Siding, Southern Rhodesia) 3. Dirk J Wheeler (brother, 4 Van Reenen Str Middelburg, Cape) 4. Annie Wheeler (sister, 83 Hood Str Westbank, East London ) 5. Mrs Martha Crouse (born Wheeler) married to W J Crouse (sister) of Rietgat PO Graystone, via Wolwefontein, Cape. 6. Mrs Martha Carolina Swart (born Wheeler) married to JJ Swart, niece of 21st Philips Str Port Elizabeth. Daughter of Josias J Wheeler (deceased) Witnesses: JB Haarhoff, GM Kapp, F Greeff, Swart, and HMC Wheeler + 39 vi Barend Daniel 3 Wheeler, born 4 Jun 1868; christened 7 Aug 1868 in Queenstown; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr He married Cornelia Wilhelmina (Zeelie) Wheeler. 40 vii Peter 3 Wheeler, born 8 May 1870; christened 10 Jul 1870 in Queenstown; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr He married on 2 Mar 1885 in Senekal, n G Church Elizabeth Gezina Johanna (van Blerk) Wheeler, born abt 1864; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr Notes: MARRIAGE: Groom Surname: Wheele r Groom

12 12 Firstnames: Bride Surname: Blerk Firstnames: Peter Van Bride Elizabet h Gezina Johanna Marriage Date: 02 Mar 1885 Parish: Senekal Denomination: Nederd uits Gereformeerde Surname Of Marriage Official: Van der Wall First Names Of Marriage Official: RH Grooms Place Of Origin: Lindley Grooms Age: 34 Grooms Occupation: Boer Brides Place Of Origin: Senekal Brides Age: 21jr Surname Witness One: Liebenb erg First Names Witness One: BA Surname Witness Two: Van der Merwe First Names Witnes Two: PN 41 viii Aletta Frederika 3 Wheeler, born 7 Jun 1872; christened 1 Sep 1872 in Queenstown; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died May 1906 in Queenstown. She married Rudolf Daniel OPPERMAN. Notes: 1 Child, already deceased in died aged ix Dirk Johannes 3 Wheeler, born 28 Aug 1875 in Somerset West; christened 10 Oct 1875 in Queenstown; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 20 May 1958 in Graaff Reinet. He married Emmerentia Sophia Phillippina (Opperman) Wheeler; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr x Martha Maria 3 Wheeler. She married S Greeff.

13 13 Generation James 3 Wheeler (Richard James 2, James 1 ), born 15 Sep 1846 in Dist. Cradock Cape Province; christened 18 Oct 1846 in Cradock; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 12 Oct 1893 in Boesmanskop Dist Wepener. He married on 7 Feb 1870 in Burgersdorp Hester Maria Magdalena (Susanna) Barendina (Fourie) Wheeler, born abt 1850 in Burgersdorp; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011, daughter of Joel (Johan) Daniel Fourie and Johanna Helena Petronella (Kalp) Fourie; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr Notes for James Wheeler Farmer (Cattle) at death. Also stated as carpenter at marriage Died aged 47 yrs MARRIAGE: Occ: Carpenter at marriage Notes for Hester Maria Magdalena (Susanna) Barendina Fourie According to researcher Johan Pottas from Bloemfontein her names were: Hester Maria Suzanna Berendina FOURIEught TAB CJC 1013 Vol 1614: Daughters: BC Companion and Harriet Elizabeth Wheeler. She resided Matabele, Dist Rouxville. MARRIAGE: Occ: Carpenter at marriage Children of James Wheeler and Hester Maria Magdalena (Susanna) Barendina Fourie were as follows:

14 14 44 i Margaretha Christina 4 Wheeler, born 30 Nov 1870 in Rouxville Orange Free State; christened 8 Jan 1871 in N G Church Rouxville Orange Free State; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died Died young. Notes: At christening R T Wheeler, MM Wheeler, Jan Joubert and CJ Fourie witnessed. Source NG Church Rouxville + 45 ii Richard Thomas 4 Wheeler, born 23 Sep 1872 in Farm Belmont Dist Wepener; christened 15 Dec 1872 in Ng Church Wepener; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 16 Jun 1949 in Nasionale Hospitaal, Bloemfontein; buried in Smithfield. He married Gertruida Magdalena (Smith) Wheeler; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr iii Maria Wilhelmina Dorothea 4 Wheeler, born 1 Jan 1875 in Wepener; christened 7 Feb 1875 in Ng Church Wepener; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr She married on 23 Apr 1895 in NG Wepener Hermanus Christoffel POTGIETER, born 1869 in Wepener; died 1 Jan 1959 in Wepener, son of Hermanus Christoffel POTGIETER and Johanna Cecilia (NN) POTGIETER. Notes: Witnesses at christening: Christiaan Jacob Wheeler, Jacomina Christina Wheeler 47 iv Harriet Elizabeth 4 Wheeler, born 4 May 1877; christened 1 Jul 1877 in NG Rouxville; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr She married Ignatius Petrus du Preez, born 24 Feb 1888 in Oudtshoorn; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 30 Jan 1965 in Schoemansville Dist Brits, son of Hendrik Albertus du Preez and Izabella Roelfina (NN) du Preez. Notes: Witnesses at christening: Peter Francois Smith, Margaretha C Smith, Jan Georg Fourie and Gertruida S Fourie 48 v Barend Jacobus 4 Wheeler, born 27 Jan 1880; christened 20 Mar 1880 in Ng Church Wepener by Rev Morgan; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died in In Anglo Boer War. Notes: Witnesses at christening: Joh's Thomas Gower, Harriet Elizabeth Gower, Christiaan Vogel, Hester Jacoba du Toit 49 vi Hester Maria Magdalena 4 Wheeler, born 8 Mar 1882 in Matabele Dist Rouxville; christened 13 Sep 1883 in NG Rouxville; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died She married in 1906 in Zastron Theodorus Ernst Cornelius Botha, born abt 1864, son of Jacobus Petrus Botha and Susara Wilhelmina (Terblanche) Botha; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr Notes: Witnesses at christening: Dawid Fourie and Hester Cecilia Postumus.TAB MHG 68/64

15 15 50 vii James 4 Wheeler, born 26 Jul 1884 in Wepener; christened 19 Oct 1884 in NG Wepener; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died Died young. Notes: Was 3 years old in viii Margaretha Christina 4 Wheeler, born 30 Sep 1886; christened 24 Apr 1887 in NG Wepener; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr She married in 1906 in Zastron Andries Hermanus OLIVIER, born 1883; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr ix Martha Maria 4 Wheeler, born 4 Feb 1889; christened 28 Apr 1889 in NG Wepener; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr x Christina Johanna 4 Wheeler, born 30 May 1892 in Zastron; christened 16 Nov 1892 in Ng Church Wepener; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 17 Aug 1965 in Ermelo. She married on 14 Oct 1910 Frederick Jacobus Swanepoel, born 1889; died Jul Christiaan Jacob 3 Wheeler (Richard James 2, James 1 ), born 13 Nov 1849 in Farm Flora Winburg; christened 20 Nov 1850 in Burgersdorp; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 1910 in Ficksburg. He married on 1 May 1871 in Ng Church Wepener by Rev Albertus P/Acpp Meiring Jacomina Christina (du Toit) Wheeler, born 22 May 1852; christened 29 Aug 1852 in George; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011, daughter of Andries Francois du Toit and Aletta Maria Sophia Jacomina (MULLER) du Toit; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr Notes for Christiaan Jacob Wheeler At time of marriage he was recorded as being a farmer (Cattle) from the farm Belmont, District Wepener.He was 21yrs at marriage and wife 18yrs. Still living in Was a school master. Has been on Commando since Declared on 9 Jan 1902 that he came from Witlaagte and had four sons: Andrew, James (both POW's), Richard and Jacob (both in Brandfort Refugee Camp). He had

16 16 two sons in law: Lambert van der Linde and Hendrik Botha (Brandfort Refugee Camp) He surrendered on 15 May 1900 and took Oath Of Allegance on 18 Jul (Source: TAB CJC 1684 Ref 405) Died 1910 (VAB 9655) at age 61. At time of death resided at Qaggafontein Dist Ficksburg, occupation "Bywoner" Report by the English officer handling his claim at the end of the war stated: "A Drunken, good for nothing man, who has tried hard to get what he could out of the war. He is in a destitute condition but unworthy of any considerartion whatever" He was a school master living on the farm Wittelaagte, 3 hours from Winburg. Wheeler, Mr C J Type: Camp inmate Born in camp? Died in camp? No No Gender: Race: male white Marital status: married Nationality: Free State Occupation: bywoner Unique ID: Camp history Name: Location: Winburg RC Orange River Colony Date arrival: 5/17/1901

17 17 Reason departure: Joined British F; later returned Name: Location: Winburg RC Orange River Colony Date arrival: 8/19/1901 Date departure: 7/5/1902 Reason departure: returned home Destination: farm Farm history Name: Town: District: Flora Winburg Winburg Status Type: Oath of neutrality Relation to family: Self Notes: Winurg Relationships Wheeler, Mr C J is husband of Wheeler, Mrs C J Wheeler, Mr C J is father of Wheeler, Mr Thomas Wheeler, Mr C J is father of Wheeler, Miss Martha Wheeler, Mr C J is father of Wheeler, Miss Eliz Wheeler, Mr C J is father of Wheeler, Master Pieter

18 18 MARRIAGE: At marriage CJ was from Belmont and his bride from Elandsberg. Witnesses were JH Vorster, and JJ Taljaard Groom was 21yrs and bride was 18yrs. Marriage entry number two of the NG Church Wepener. Notes for Jacomina Christina du Toit At time of marriage she was recorded as being from the farm Elandsberg, District Wepener and 18 years of age. At time of death was recorded to have been residing at Koffyfontein, PO Hammonia, Quaggafontein, District Ficksburg. They were recorded to have been "Bywoners" Name: Wheeler, Mrs C J Type: Camp inmate Born in camp? Died in camp? No No Gender: Race: female white Marital status: married Nationality: Free State Unique ID: Camp history Name: Location: Winburg RC Orange River Colony Date arrival: 5/17/1901 Date departure: 7/5/1902 Reason departure: returned home Destination: farm

19 19 Farm history Name: Town: District: Flora Winburg Winburg Relationships Wheeler, Mrs C J is wife of Wheeler, Mr C J MARRIAGE: At marriage CJ was from Belmont and his bride from Elandsberg. Witnesses were JH Vorster, and JJ Taljaard Groom was 21yrs and bride was 18yrs. Marriage entry number two of the NG Church Wepener. Children of Christiaan Jacob Wheeler and Jacomina Christina du Toit were as follows: 54 i Aletta Maria 4 Wheeler, born 20 Mar 1872 in Wepener; christened 30 Jun 1872 in Ng Church Wepener by Rev Meiring; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr She married on 9 Nov 1891 in Lutheren Church Winburg by Jc Grosskopf Lambertus Johannes Gerhardus van der Linde, born 24 Jan 1885; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 30 Dec 1949 in Paul Roux; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr Notes: Witnesses at christening: Abraham Stephen van Straaten, Aletta Maria du Toit. James Wheeler, Hester du Toit. Divorced Cyfert on 9 Aug MARRIAGE: Witnessed by WS Smook and CF Wheeler + 55 ii Richard Thomas 4 Wheeler, born 28 Nov 1874 in Farm Belmont Ficksburg; christened 10 Jan 1875 in Ng Church Wepener; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 7 Jul 1959 in Ficksburg; buried in Ficksburg New Cemetery. He married (1) Anna Maria (Smith) Wheeler; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr 2011; (2) Johanna Hendrina (JAMNECK) Wheeler. 56 iii Maria Wilhelmina Dorothea 4 Wheeler, born 30 Dec 1875; christened 25 Jan 1876 in NG Smithfield; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr She married (1) on 21 Mar 1893 in Ng Church

20 20 Wepener Johannes Jacobus Marais Bezuidenhout, died 1946; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr 2011; (2) on 8 Nov 1893 in Ng Church Bultfontein Hendrik Gerhardus Botes, born 1874; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr Notes: Unique Concentration Camp No: Arrived 20 Aug 1901 and departed 7 Aug From Farm Driekop Dist Bloemfontein. Witnesses at christning: Jan Hendrik Barnard and Catharina Elizabethy de Swart + 57 iv Andries Francois 4 Wheeler, born 3 Jul 1878 in Uitkyk Dist Wepener; christened 1 Dec 1878 in Ng Church Wepener; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died May 1954; buried 4 May 1954 in Old Cemetery - Register, Middelburg (Mpu), Grave no. 1532A, Row 20. He married Susanna Magdalena (Susan Mabel) (NN) Wheeler v Christiaan Jacob 4 Wheeler, born 20 Nov 1880 in DeWetsdorp; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 15 Dec 1945 in Paul Roux; buried in Paul Roux Main Cemetery. He married Elizabeth Christina Magaretha (Steyn) Wheeler. 59 vi James 4 Wheeler, born 26 Dec 1882; christened 4 Feb 1883 in NG Smithfield; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr He married on 16 Jun 1911 in Ficksburg, divorced Johanna Magdalena Jeanetta (van Schalkwyk) Wheeler, born Jul 1867 in Edenburg OFS; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 6 Sep 1933 in Johannesburg, daughter of Ockert Johannes van Schalkwyk and Magrieta Magdalena (du Toit) van Schalkwyk; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr Notes: Witnesses at christening: James Wheeler and Hester Barendina Fourie. Was still living in Participated in Anglo-Boer War. Captured on 22 March 1902 at Spitzkop and banned to India on 2 May POW No Was aged 20. Came from Middelpunt Dist Ficksburg. Was with the Winburg Commando and gave address as Flora Dist Winburg. At age 28 got married MARRIAGE: Divorced vii Theunis William Smith 4 Wheeler, born 27 Mar 1885; christened 19 Apr 1885 in NG De Wetsdorp; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr viii Thomas 4 Wheeler, born 27 Sep 1885; died 28 Oct 1958; buried in Main Cemetery, Kestell, District Bethlehem. He married Regina Engelbrecht (DE BEER) Wheeler. Notes: Name: Wheele r, Mr Thomas Type: Camp inmate Born in

21 21 camp? No Died in camp? No Gender: male Race: white Marital status: single Nationality: Free State Unique ID: Camp history Name: Winbur g RC Location: Orange River Colony Date arrival: 5/17/1 901 Date departure: 7/5/19 02 Reason departure: returne d home Destination: farm Farm history Name: Town: g District: g Flora Winbur Winbur Relationships Wheeler, Mr Thomas is son of Wheeler, Mr C J 62 ix Martha 4 Wheeler, born x Elizabeth 4 Wheeler, born She married in Ficksburg Jacobus Frederik DIPPENAAR, born Apr 1888 in Ladybrand; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 28 Jul 1937 in Ficksburg, son of Johannes DIPPENAAR and Johanna (DU PLOOY) DIPPENAAR. Notes: Indecent assault by father 20 November 1909 while residing Popolis Dist Winburg as Schoolmaster (VAB 4/1/2/1/25 ref 694/1909)

22 22 64 xi Pieter 4 Wheeler, born xii Adriaan Petrus 4 Wheeler, born 12 Dec 1897; christened 15 Jan 1898 in Winburg; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died Oct He married (1) Maria Magdalena Cornelia (VELTHUYSEN) Wheeler; (2) Anna Martina (BREEDT) Wheeler. 15. Richard Thomas 3 Wheeler (Richard James 2, James 1 ), born 14 Oct 1853; christened 6 Nov 1853 in Smithfield; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died bef 18 Oct He married (1) on 19 Aug 1878 in Ng Church Rouxville by Cs Morgan Hermina Catharina (Bothma) Wheeler, born 7 Mar 1861 in Rouxville; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 11 May 1884 in Rouxville, daughter of Petrus Gerhardus Bothma and Elsie Sophia van den (Berg) Bothma; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr 2011; (2) on 13 May 1885 in Ng Church Dewetsdorp by Rev W a du Toit, divorced Martha Sophia (Strauss) Wheeler, born 1870 in Onverwaght Dewetsdorp; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011, daughter of David Jacobus Strauss and Albertje Hendrina (COETZEE) Strauss; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr Notes for Richard Thomas Wheeler Resided in Mafeteng, Lesotho; Rouxville; Farm Wheelersrust near De Wetsdorp; Farm Weltevreden dist Wepener; Farm Holywell, Dist Wepener. Fought in Anglo-Boer War and captured. POW no Banned to Ceylon - aged 45. Captured as part of Wepener Commando at Fouriesburg on 30 July In 1908 he was listed as a farmer with three children, one deceased. On claim after war stated that Joseph Potgieter was the owner of the farm Holywell. Death source VAB 17693/1924 Nick Name source VAB 17693/1924

23 23 MARRIAGE: Witnesses JJ Snyman and PG Bothma Groom from Smithfield aged 24 and bride from Rouxville aged 17 Notes for Hermina Catharina Bothma MARRIAGE: Witnesses JJ Snyman and PG Bothma Groom from Smithfield aged 24 and bride from Rouxville aged 17 Children of Richard Thomas Wheeler and Hermina Catharina Bothma were as follows: + 66 i Richard Thomas 4 Wheeler, born 15 Nov 1880 in Wepener; christened 13 Feb 1881 in Wepener; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 29 Mar 1960 in Jagersfontein. He married (1) Christina Magdalena (WESSELS) Wheeler; (2) Petronella Elizabeth Susanna (VAN DEN BERGH) Wheeler. 67 ii Ellie Sophia 4 Wheeler, born 10 May 1882; christened 6 Aug 1882 in NG Wepener; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 29 Jun 1923; buried in OUDTSHOORN Condor street Main cemetery. She married NP LOOCK. Notes: Witnesses at christening: James Wheeler and Hester Maria Magdalena Fourie Children of Richard Thomas Wheeler and Martha Sophia Strauss were as follows: 68 i Margaretha Aletta Wilhelmina 4 Wheeler, born 7 Jul 1886 in Blesbokfontein; christened 10 Oct 1886 in NG De Wetsdorp; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 5 Feb 1943 in Hillbrow. She married on 21 Dec 1910 in Kimberley John Patrick BUSSCHAU, born abt 1882; died Aug Peter 3 Wheeler (Peter 2, James 1 ), born 15 Nov 1851; christened 14 Mar 1852 in Cradock; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 2 Jun 1920 in Schweizer Reneke. He married (1) on 5 Sep 1882 in Mosselbay Wilhelmina Nicolasina (OOSTHUYSEN) Wheeler; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr 2011; (2) on 4 Apr 1887 in Ng Church Frankfort by Rev G Thom Maria Martha (van Helsdingen) Wheeler, born 1865 in Bethlehem; LDS

24 24 Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 24 Dec 1901 in Burgher Camp Mafiking Hospital, daughter of Michiel van Helsdingen and Anna Jacoba (Oosthuizen) van Helsdingen; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr Notes for Peter Wheeler Address at death: Farmer from Dievedraai, Schweizer Reneke Peter was on Commando from beginning of war to end of February He left just before Cronje was captured and returned to the farm and surrendered on 24 June 1900 at Taung.. 18 June 1901 taken prisoner by the Boers and imprisoned to 6 months in Wolmeranstad till 5 Aug Resided with mother on farm Dieffedraai, Schweiser Reneke near Bloemhof. Name: Wheeler, Mr Peter Type: Camp inmate Born in camp? Died in camp? No No Gender: male Marital status: married Nationality: Transvaal Unique ID: Camp history Name: Location: Mafeking RC Cape Colony Date arrival: 6/12/1901 Tent number: T 24A C

25 25 Farm history Name: District: Type: Diefedraai-bl Bloemhof 500 morgen 1920 known as Pieter MARRIAGE: Groom from Dievendraai Frankfort and Bride from Bredesville Frankfort. Groom aged 36 and bride aged 21. Witnesses G During and A Ross Notes for Maria Martha van Helsdingen died aged 36yrs MARRIAGE: Groom from Dievendraai Frankfort and Bride from Bredesville Frankfort. Groom aged 36 and bride aged 21. Witnesses G During and A Ross Children of Peter Wheeler and Wilhelmina Nicolasina OOSTHUYSEN were as follows: 69 i Maria Magdalena 4 Wheeler. She married (---) Swan. 70 ii Elizabeth Cornelia 4 Wheeler. She married (---) Hanekom. 71 iii Bertha Wilhelmina 4 Wheeler. She married (---) Sonnekus. 72 iv Richard John Stear 4 Wheeler. 73 v Martha Margaritha 4 Wheeler. She married (---) Loftus.

26 26 Children of Peter Wheeler and Maria Martha van Helsdingen were as follows: 74 i Anna Jacoba 4 Wheeler, born 22 Sep 1888 in Brandfort; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 19 Apr 1967 in Schweizer Reneke. She married Cornelius Johannes Harmse, born May 1886; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 19 Jun 1963 in Dievedraai Schweizer Reneke, son of Cornelis Johannes Harmse and Aletta Louisa Sofia (BEZUIDENHOUT) Harmse. Notes: Name: Wheele r, Miss Annie Jacoba Type: Camp inmate Born in camp? No Died in camp? No Gender: female Marital status: single Nationality: Transva al Unique ID: Camp history Name: Mafeki ng RC Location: Cape Colony Date arrival: 6/12/1 901 Tent number: T 24A C Relationships Wheeler, Miss Annie Jacoba is father of Wheeler, Mr Peter + 75 ii Peter 4 Wheeler, born 19 Aug 1890 in Schweizer Reneke; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 6 May 1952 in Hospital Schweizer Reneke. He married (1) Gerbrecht Catharina (Hattingh) Wheeler; (2) Henrietta Johanna (Greyling) Wheeler iii James Michael 4 Wheeler, born 6 Jul 1892 in Schweizer Renecke; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 27 Jul 1960 in Krugersdorp; buried in Burgershoop Cemetery, Krugersdorp,

27 27 District Krugersdorp,Gauteng, Rsa. He married Isabella Gordon Totten (Robinson) Wheeler. 77 iv Gertruida Jacoba 4 Wheeler, born 11 Jun She married (1) Godfried Sutherland; (2) in 1963 in Pretoria Adriaan Stephanus van Staden, born May 1876 in Groot Marico; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 5 Apr 1965 in Pretoria North; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr v Maria Martina 4 Wheeler, born 18 Sep 1897 in Schweizer Renecke; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 14 May 1951 in Pretoria. She married (1), divorced Michael RODEN; (2) on 6 May 1913, divorced Wynand Arnoldus PRETORIUS, born 19 Sep James Thomas 3 WHEELER (Peter 2, James 1 ), born 1 Dec 1854 in Somerset East; christened 12 Apr 1855 in Methodist Parish Somerset East; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 17 Jul 1900 in Clydesdale, Umzimkulu Dist, East Griqualand. He married Jane Maria (Tuttie) (HERRON) WHEELER, born abt Aug 1865; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 9 Jun 1903 in Highlands Umzimkulu, daughter of Thomas Herron and Mary Jane (Hulley) Herron. Notes for James Thomas WHEELER Farmer. Died at age 45yrs and 6 mnths KAB MOOC 3014, Vol 6/9/409 Notes for Jane Maria (Tuttie) HERRON Her children grew up in Salesian Institute after mother's death in 1903 until guardian Richard Hulley came to fetch them KAB MOOC Ref 46, Vol 13/1/1439 Children of James Thomas WHEELER and Jane Maria (Tuttie) HERRON were as follows:

28 28 79 i Richard Thomas 4 Wheeler, born abt ii Francis Gertrude 4 Wheeler, born abt iii Arthur James 4 Wheeler, born abt 1890 in East Griqualand; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 1 Mar 1907 in Pietermaritzburg; buried in Commercial Road Cemetery, Pietermaritzburg. Notes: Policeman. Grave (Name of Memorial to Natal Mounted Police) L 37 Anglican Section Commercial Road Cemetery, Pietermaritzburg KAB MOOC Vol 6/9/573, ref 1735, iv William 4 Wheeler. He married in Pretoria unknown. 83 v Peter 4 Wheeler, born abt vi Herbert George 4 Wheeler, born abt vii Sidney 4 Wheeler. Notes: KAB MOOC 3014, Vol 6/9/ viii David 4 WHEELER. 28. William Christiaan Jacob 3 Wheeler (Peter 2, James 1 ), born 26 Jun 1861 in Grahamstown; christened 6 Mar 1857 in Methodist Parish Somerset East; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 24 May 1935 in Johannesburg General Hospital; buried in Burgershoop Cemetery, Krugersdorp Grave no He married in Johannesburg Anna Hendrina (Willemse) Wheeler, born 28 Mar 1871 in C.P.; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 4 Jun 1953 in Mental Institute Krugersdorp; buried in Burgershoop Cemetery Krugersdorp Grave Notes for William Christiaan Jacob Wheeler Came from the Freestate to Transvaal in 1897 and before that from the Cape. On Commando surrendered 19 June 1900 and took Oath. Resided on Farm Roodekrans 4 miles outside Krugersdorp. Died age 73yrs and 11 mnths Notes for Anna Hendrina Willemse

29 29 : Mental patient Died age 82yrs. Same grave as husband Children of William Christiaan Jacob Wheeler and Anna Hendrina Willemse were as follows: 87 i Gertruida Elizabeth 4 Wheeler. She married William Henry Oatley, born Aug 1884 in Krugersdorp; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 1 Sep 1940 in Krugersdorp. 88 ii Francina Rebelina Maritz 4 Wheeler. She married (---) van den Berg. Notes: TAB MHG 1602/51 She seemed to have another husband VAN DER BERG + 89 iii Peter George Curry 4 Wheeler, born 2 Feb 1891; died 22 May 1943; buried in Burgershoop Cemetery Krugersdorp Grave no He married (1) Johanna Elizabeth (SCHEEPERS) Wheeler; (2) Johanna Jacoba (VAN DER WESTHUIZEN) Wheeler iv Michael Christoffel 4 Wheeler, born 6 Sep 1893 in Krugersdorp; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 23 Aug 1960 in Krugersdorp; buried in Burgershoop Cemetery, Krugersdorp, District Krugersdorp,Gauteng, Rsa. He married Jacoba Wilhelmina (Janse) Wheeler; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr v Harriett Elizabeth 4 Wheeler, born abt 1897; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 1 Oct 1930 in Krugersdorp; buried in Burgershoop Cemetery, Krugersdorp. She married (1) Petrus Albertus Groenewald, died 24 Feb 1927; (2) Frederick Johannes Willms, died Notes: Died at house of Mrs S M Sammons. Resided at 17 Gould Street West, Krugersdorp. Husband (Willms) was a miner. A Matthews Johannes Wheeler signed death certificate. This is the brother Mattheus Johannes. Died at age 32yrs and 11 mnths. 92 vi William Christiaan Jacob 4 Wheeler, born 7 Feb 1903; died He married on 15 Jul 1933 in Pretoria Johanna (Lok) Wheeler, born 5 Dec 1911; died 1990; LDS Sealed to Spouse Sub 22 Apr Notes: TPD 597/34. Antenuptial contract registered Resided at 14 Reydal Tarlton on 12/11/1973 ID MARRIAGE: Witnesses: W Taylor and MJ WHEELER. TPD 597/34 93 vii Marie Elizabeth 4 Wheeler, born Aug 1905 in Krugersdorp; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 22 Nov 1945 in Brakpan. She married in Krugersdorp Nicolaas Jacobus Kruger.

30 30 94 viii Mattheus Johannes 4 Wheeler, born 11 May Notes: Resided at 68 Tanner str Krugersdorp West on 25/7/1972 ID ix Alice Elizabeth 4 Wheeler, born 15 Apr She married (1) on 11 Mar 1938 Marthinus Gysbertus Keet HOLDER, born 1913; (2) Louis Gabriel Jacobus FOURIE, born 1907 in Krugersdorp; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 9 Feb 1960 in Hillbrow Johannesburg, son of Louis Gabriel Jacobus FOURIE and NN ((---)) FOURIE. 96 x Anna Hendrina 4 Wheeler, LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011, LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr She married (1) in Krugersdorp Edward Goodall Rose, born 1872 in Ireland; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 20 Oct 1913 in Krugersdorp; (2) Samuel Martin Sammons, born Jun 1881 in Kimberley; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 23 Apr 1957 in Magaliesburg. 30. Richard Henry 3 Wheeler (Peter 2, James 1 ), born 25 Apr 1866 in Grahamstown Dist; christened 12 Aug 1866 in ST George Grahamstown by George Thompson; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 23 Jan 1943 in Pretoria Noord; buried in Old Pretoria North Cemetery. He married Sophia Aletta Johanna (Badenhorst) Wheeler, born 26 Aug 1874; died 17 Jul 1943; buried in Old Pretoria North Cemetery. Notes for Richard Henry Wheeler Residence Kalabash Kraal Dist Albany at birth TAB CJC 158 Vol 383: On Commando in Set for 8 months. Surrendered at Hekpoort in June Joined Scouts for British Government. Children of Richard Henry Wheeler and Sophia Aletta Johanna Badenhorst were as follows: + 97 i James Peter 4 Wheeler, born 20 Jun 1892 in Vryburg; christened 18 Dec 1892 in Vryburg; LDS Baptized Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Endowed Sub 22 Apr 2011; LDS Sealed to Parents Sub 22 Apr 2011; died 13 Jun 1972 in Verre Oos Hospital in Springs; buried in SPRINGS Geduld Main cemetery. He married (1) Eveline Susanna (DU RANDT) Wheeler; (2) Martha Maria Fransina Susanna (VAN VOLLENSTEE) Wheeler. 98 ii Elizabeth 4 Wheeler, born 1900; died 1901.