Samuel Patton Impey

KAB MOOC 937

DEATH – Killed on Wednesday the 23rd July 1851 by rebel Hottentots on the Konap Heights, while travelling to Fort Beaufort from Graham's Town, in company with the escort conveying the mail bags, Mr. Samuel Patton IMPEY, aged 23. The deceased was much respected, and has left a young widow and infant son, with a numerous circle of relatives and friends, to mourn over his untimely end. He had distinguished himself by his courage in all the affairs which have taken place at Fort Beaufort; was one of the first to repel the attack of Hermanus, and fought side by side with his younger brother at the capture of Fort Armstrong. His remains were interred at Fort Beaufort on Friday 25th July.

Source: Grahamstown Journal 1851 - 3 - July to September