1820 English Settler

Richard (48), farmer, was part of Lieut. Charles Crause's party of 41 people on the NAUTILUS

b May 21 1771, Battlesden, Bedfordshire, Kent, England. d Jun 8 1852, Grahamstown, RSA

Party originated from Kent.

Departure London, 3 December 1819. Arrival Table Bay, Cape Town - 17 March 1820. Final Port - Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth 14 April 1820

Area allocated to the Party "Spanish Reeds" between the Wellington and Kap rivers. He establlished the farm 'Battlesden' near Alice.

Accompanied by his Wife Sarah Ann Labrun (47), and children Edwin (16), Sarah (13), James (11) and Brooke (9).