1820 BRITISH SETTLER

Eliza Venables 6, together with her parents and 4 siblings, were members of Liversage's Party of 48 Settlers on the John.

Party originated from Staffordshire, England.

Departed Liverpool, 13 January 1820. Arrived Table Bay, Cape Town on 19 April 1820. Final Port - Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth May 1820.

Area Allocated to the Party : Wilmot Vale on the Blaauwkrantz River

Children :

• John Venables 16
  
• Sarah Venables 13
  
• Elizabeth Venables 10
  
• Thomas Venables 8
  
• Eliza Venables 6
  

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18 January 1836 1834, this 18th day of January 1836 Henry Sparks status: Bachelor and Eliza Venables status: Spinster residence: both of this district were married by Banns in St. George's Church this 18th day of January 1836 by James Barrow, Officiating for the C. Chaplain This marriage was solemnised between us groom signature: Henry Sparks bride signature: Eliza Venables X her mark witnessed by: John Venables, Frances Sparks Source: Grahamstown - St George (Anglican), Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. marriage register, 1826-1836, page 175, entry no 466. Repository: Cory Library, MS 14 879-1. Transcribed by Lynn MacLeod as part of the eGGSA Project, from photographs by William Jervois, and proofread by Sue Mackay

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