1820 British Settler

James Weeks, 29, was a member of Osler's Party of 32 people on the Weymouth.

Party originated in Cornwall.

Departure Portsmouth, 7 January 1820. Arrival Table Bay, Cape Town - 16 April 1820. Final Port - Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth 15 May 1820

Area Allocated to the Party: Mansfield River. The party was located on the left bank of the Mansfield River and Benjamin named the location Pendennis. (Pendennis Head and Pendennis castle are landmarks overlooking Falmouth Bay). Benjamin Osler died a year later in 1921.

Accompanied by his wife, Grace Ackerley, 25, and their Daughter Elizabeth, who died at sea aged 2.

Death Notice: https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3Q9M-CSQJ-6HZQ?i=930&cc...

Weeks Website - www.WeeksLegacy.com 1820 Settlers (2022)

Elizabeth II was born in August 1822 and sadly Grace Weeks passed in1824, Elizabeth II was barely two years old at the time. Maria Ann (Shepperson) married to Smith, Smith also passed in 1824, and she agreed to assist James with Elizabeth II.
Mary Ann (Elborough) Shepperson, Maria Ann's mom sadly passed shortly after Maria Ann's birth in 1797, and she understood the need for a little princess to have the mother's love and support.

James Weeks was fortunate to find love again and married Maria Ann (Shepperson) in 1825 and was Blessed with 5 children. Elizabeth II grew up with her step-brothers and sisters and later married Rev. Jeremia Hartley in 1837.