1820 British Settler

Samuel Taylor James, 31, together with his wife Elizabeth James, 33, and 5 children were members of James' Party of 60 Settlers on the Weymouth. Samuel was Leader of this Party.

Party originated from Wiltshire.

Departed London, 7 January 1820. Arrived Table Bay, Cape Town on 16 April 1820. Final Port - Algoa Bay, Port Elizabeth 15 May 1820.

Area Allocated to the Party : Bethany on the Lynedoch River - the location being known early as Bethany.

Children :

• Edward James 8
  
• Elizabeth James 5
  
• Stephen James 2
  
• Thomas James (died at Portsmouth),
  
• Samuel William James (died at sea)
  

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