Eliza Read Neat - born England

[barnesyard]

I have been searching for Eliza Reed Neat, born around  1814, "England.   She married William Webber in South Africa 6 Dec 1847 and died there 1893.   Her father was William Neat, but that is as far as I know.   He was also born "England" and died in South Africa in 1836 - his wife was Rhoda.   Any help very much appreciated - June

[webb1e]

Try the National Archives of South Africa at http://www.national.archives.gov.za (cut and paste). There is a record for an Eliza Webber nee Neah (sic, could be a typo, looks as if she died in 1895).
Hope this helps,

John

[barnesyard]

Thanks John - I have searched on this data base with no success - which archives in particular did you find the reference?   Thank you!
JUne

[rutti tutti]

Hi there  - what is the information that you need? Do you the family before or after the marriage or both!! Eliza and William and a whole lot of other Webbers are are buried in the Old Cemetery in Grahamstown.
Do you have a death notice for her at all - this will list the children from that marriage.
Send me as much info as possible  and I will see what I can find. I see that you have posted a message on the south african Mailing list which is  a very good place to start!
Ruth
Apologies for the delay but I have been away for 2 weeks
Ruth

[barnesyard]

Thank you!   This is a busy time and I appreciate that there is much else to do - so as and when!
What I know is that Eliza Reed Neat married William Webber on 6/12/1847 - she was aged 33 years 1 m and 7 days.   There is a strange bit of information - "Eliza did not have nose" - this information was passed on to me by my sister in law after she did some research in South Africa but she hasn't given a source.   I know of 5 children gleaned from her death notice  23/12/1893 and that of her husband, William Webber 5th June 1895.   They are
Elizabeth b 27.4.1849
Charles b 22.7.1851
Thomas b 20.7.1853
Robert James born 1 Mar/May. 1855
William John b 30.11.1857.

There is also a note that Eliza was the daughter of the 1820 Settler William Neat - but I haven't been able to verify this.

I have the Gravestone inscription for William Webber and that of his first wife Mary at the Old Grahamstown Cemetery.

Where I have been stuck for many years is with the origins of Eliza and the mystery of this "no nose" note.

I have the death notice of her father William 22 11 1836 which doesn't help with origins - "England" but does give names of children and wife named as Rhoda.   The Children are Eliza (1814 - England). Ann 1822, John 1827 - Grahamstown according to his DN and Sarah 1829.  Also death notice of Eliza's  brother John Neat (5650 28.8.1869) which gives his mother's name as Roda

I think that that is all I have!   I would be very interested in anything that you may come up with!

Best wishes for the holiday season
June

[rutti tutti]

hi June,
Have you had any contact with Kathryn Bax as she is researching the 1820 Webbers. I will send her a message to look at your posting and see if she can help. William Jervois at the museum in Grahamstown is also very helpful.
I will also contact a friend who is an expert in 1820 settlers.
Might not get back to you before christmas!
Ruth

[barnesyard]

Thanks Ruth
Hopefully something will come up!
June

[kathrynbax]

Hi June

I have gone through my records and I haven't got a lot to offer I'm afraid.

This is all I have:

 William NEAT 1820 Settler 
    .
   William's occupation was a Labourer.
   William was born in 1798.
   William and Susan ??  were married.
   William and Susan had the following children:
 
2. i. Jane NEAT  Jane  was born in 1820.


Now I assume there were other children, including Eliza, but I don't have this information.

 I have looked through my Webber data and haven't any connections.

Sorry I couldn't have been more help.

Regards
Kathryn

 

[barnesyard]

Thanks Kathryn
Every little bit helps - I am sure that one day I will uncover the details.
Best wishes for 2005
June