Elizabeth Mary Hancorn-Smith (Gregan)

New MtDNA test results show MtDNA M33a3, so it is possible this tree's maternal line is not correct.

Elizabeth says that she had a brother EDWARD, and when they were young children, their mother and step-father left by horse and carriage, with their other child, then an infant-to go visiting. On their return, there was a flash rainfall. Maria wanted to turn back, but Clarence wanted to continue home. As they crossed a bridge, the horse reared, and her parents were swept into the river. Magdalena and baby Mary Wyldes bodies were found three days later, clinging to a branch, still holding on to the infant. Clarence Wylde then disappeared with the children. Family later traced him to Kimberley, where they took the children back. It is said that Clarence did this, as he claimed the large inheritance. They were then sent to live with her aunt, who had 13 other children. When she was older, she was left to look after the other children, while the adults went out. She saw a hand trying to open the front door, so she took the family shotgun and shot the man through the door. The man left a trail of blood, which led police to a nearby kraal, and he was arrested.