Bernardus Hermanus (Bernaas) Bester

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About Bernardus Hermanus (Bernaas) Bester

The Whites of Enkeldoorn 1880-1980 is a history of the families of European descent who settled in the area of Enkeldoorn (renamed Chivi) Rhodesia (Zimbabwe). Author - Sarel van der Walt.

Bernardus Hermanus (18 August 1872 – 16 October 1939) married Anna Maria Petronella de Wet (27 July 1879 – 5 March 1940). daughter of Jacobus Ignatius and Johanna Sophia (nee Human) de Wet. Arrived with his parents in 1895 and settled on Mooilaagte. In 1914 he organised the first local government school known as the Mooilaagte Junior School. The Principle was Mr. Francis Eagar. The children, all day-scholars.

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Bernardus Hermanus (Bernaas) Bester's Timeline

1872
August 18, 1872
Natal, South Africa
1900
May 5, 1900
Estcourt, Natal, South Africa
1903
February 21, 1903
Frankfort,OFS, South Africa
1905
March 13, 1905
Frankfort, OFS, South Africa
1912
December 23, 1912
1915
October 20, 1915
1917
August 20, 1917
1919
August 22, 1919
1939
October 16, 1939
Age 67
Enkeldoorn, Southern Rhodesia