43. Ethel Mary Whitton [3129] ⁵ (John Blyth Whitton²⁵, Jessie Blyth⁷, John Balfour¹) was born on July 9, 1895 in St. Andrews, Dundee Angus Scotland⁵ and died on February 19, 1971 in Dundee West⁵ at age 75.

Noted events in her life were:

• Research: ⁴ Born at 142 Albert Street, Dundee.
1901 Census at Monifieth ref 310-8-016 Cedar Road, Cedarlea Cottages, Broughty Ferry.
Lived in Fintry Place, Broughty Ferry with sisters, all unmarried.

44. David Peters Whitton [3122] ⁵ (John Blyth Whitton²⁵, Jessie Blyth⁷, John Balfour¹) was born in 1897 in Monifieth Angus Scotland Ref 310-46⁵ and died on May 14, 1960 in Royal Infirmary, Dundee⁴ at age 63.

Noted events in his life were:

• Historical: ⁴

• Historical: ⁴

David married Elizabeth Young [891] ⁴ [MRIN: 338], daughter of William Young [893] and Helen Mathew [894], in 1921 in Forfar Ref 288/A-41.⁴ Elizabeth was born about 1900⁴ and died on June 12, 1941 in 21 Balvaird Place, Perth⁴ at age 41.

David next married Hilda Robertson [895] ⁴ [MRIN: 342], daughter of James Robertson [896] and Jessie Thomson [897], on September 9, 1942 in Ward Chapel, Dundee.⁴ Hilda was born on April 4, 1900⁴ and died on December 3, 1985 in Royal Victoria Hospital, Dundee.⁴ at age 85.

Noted events in her life were:

• Historical: ⁴

45. John Gladstone Whitton [3121] ⁵ (John Blyth Whitton²⁵, Jessie Blyth⁷, John Balfour¹) was born on December 30, 1898 in Monifieth Angus Scotland Ref 310-8^4,5 and died in 1989 in Brechin Ref 386-175⁴ at age 91.

Noted events in his life were:

• Historical: ⁴

John married Janet Henderson [898] ⁴ [MRIN: 344], daughter of Andrew Henderson [899] and Janet Thomson [900], on June 9, 1926 in Church Manse, Broughty Ferry..⁴ Janet was born in 1895⁴ and died on June 6, 1964 in Maryfield Hospital, Dundee.⁴ at age 69.

Noted events in her life were:

• Historical: ⁴

46. Norman Mcgreggor Whitton [889] (John Blyth Whitton²⁵, Jessie Blyth⁷, John Balfour¹) was born in 1899 in Monifieth Angus Scotland Ref 310-30.

Noted events in his life were:

• Research: ⁴ 1901 Census at Monifieth ref 310-8-016 Cedar Road, Cedarlea Cottages Broughty Ferry,

47. Helen Fergusen Whitton [3111] ⁵ (John Blyth Whitton²⁵, Jessie Blyth⁷, John Balfour¹) was born on December 2, 1900 in Monifieth Angus Scotland⁵ and died in July 1972⁵ at age 71. Another name for Helen was Ellen Ferguson Whitton.⁴

Noted events in her life were:

• Research: ⁴ Born at Cedarlea Cottage Broughty Ferry
1901 Census at Monifieth ref 310-8-016 Cedar Road Cedarlea Cottages, Broughty Ferry.
In 1926 shewent to Quebec Canada on the Metagama of the Canadian Pacific Line with her sister Edith to cary out Domestic duties
Lived in Ferry Place, Broughty Ferry with her sisters.\\, all unmarried.

48. Elizabeth Whitton [2393] ⁵ (John Blyth Whitton²⁵, Jessie Blyth⁷, John Balfour¹) was born on December 29, 1900 in Monifieth Angus Scotland⁵ and died in 1983 in Ninewells Hospital, Dundee⁴ at age 83. Another name for Elizabeth was Lizzie Whitton.⁴

Noted events in her life were:

• Alt Birth: 1899. ⁴

• Research: ⁴

49. Laura Blyth Whitton [3046] ^4,5 (John Blyth Whitton²⁵, Jessie Blyth⁷, John Balfour¹) was born on January 12, 1901 in Cedar Cottages, Broughty Ferry, Monifieth Angus Scotland^4,5 and died on June 19, 1901 in Parklands, Dalhousie Street, Carnoustie.⁴

Noted events in her life were:

• Alt Birth: ⁴

• Occupation: ⁴

50. Edith Bain Whitton [3189] ⁵ (John Blyth Whitton²⁵, Jessie Blyth⁷, John Balfour¹) was born on December 24, 1902 in Castle Cottage, Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Angus, Scotland^4,5 and died on September 1, 2006 at age 103.

Noted events in her life were:

• Health: ⁵ As at 31 Jan 2005, she is still living in England aged 102

• Health: ^4,10 As at 30 mar 2005 she is living in Dundee
2004, She celebrated her 102nd birthday at St.Mary's Care Home Monifieth, and was visited by a distant relative Tracy Lavery? (Nee Macdonald)

• Historical: ⁴ See Note Below

• Historical: See Note Below

• Death: From E-mails received from Sally Alred and confirmed by Tracey Taylor as under, Edith Bain Whitton died on 1 Sep 2006 and was cremated.

Hi Ralph Just to let you know that I was at Edith's funeral, she was cremated in
Dundee. If you need any more info or Sally does, please feel free to
get in touch.Kindest regards.Tracy Tracy Taylor Department Administrator and Induction Coordinator, Student Advisory Service, University Of Dundee, 1 Cross RowDundee DD1 4HN, Tel: 01382 385492,Fax: 01382 388107,
www.dundee.ac.uk/adviceguidance <http://www.dundee.ac.uk/adviceguidance>
(The Student Advisory Service offers advice in good faith on the basis,on the best information available to it. Clients of our service must take responsibility for their own decisions based on such advice. Accessibility: The office is on the top floor of 1 Cross Row. Please let us know if you anticipate any difficulties)
>>> "Ralph Anderson" <rbanderson@mweb.co.za <mailto:rbanderson@mweb.co.za>> 05/10/2006 07:53:40 >>>
Thanks, Sally, for your information about Edith Bain Whitton. I copy this to two people whom I know would be interested, and also who may be able to provide confirmation Keep in touch, Regards, Ralph.
----- Original Message ----- From: Sally Allred To: Ralph Anderson
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 6:18 PM Subject: Edith Bain Whitton
Ralph, I was told last night that Edith Bain Whitton age 103 passed away on
Sep 1 2006. in England. She was creamated. I am going to make some calls
and see if I can get more specifics.

• Historical: ³ From the Website< http://ourfamily.selfip.net:80 > sent to me by Sarah Stout on the 15 July 2007.

General Notes:
~These are notes on the life of Edith are from her daughter Patricia. Patricia wrote these after her death. These notes are from what Patricia remembers from her life growing up and from what she remembers her mother Edith telling her as she grew up~
Edith Bain Whitton (24 Dec 1902~ 1 Sep 2006)
Born in Monifeth, Angus, Scotland, Edith grew up at "Blythwood" 83 Seafield road Broughty Ferry, Angus, Scotland. She attended "Grove Academy" also on Seafield Road. She was the daughter of John Blyth Whitton and Helen Ferguson Thompson. She was the youngest daughter of 11 children. There was also a stillborn child, year of birth is unknown.Edith's grandparents were David Peter Whitton 1836-1920 and Jessie Blyth born 1937. David owned "Whitton's Emporium" in Dundee. It was handed down to Ethel, Laura, and Lizzie Whitton. Chris's grandchildren, upon his retiring, sold the business.
Edith told Patricia that as a child, her and her brothers would run down Seafield Road, Ringing doorbells all the way down the hill. Edith was somewhat a tomboy. She would climb trees ECT Edith was a nanny in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. But only for a short time. She talked about visiting Niagara Falls (Canada side).
Edith married Herbert Harold Lawson (year unknown, place unknown)
Edith was in the Gloucestershire, England during the war (Patricia thinks).
They adopted Patricia in 1946; the adoption was final in Feb 1947.
Edith and Herbert lived in Minchin Hampton, Gloucestershire, England. By the time Patricia was 15 months in age, Edith and Herbert were divorced.
Edith took a job as a housekeeper for William J Orchard, Who lived with his wife in Thrupp, Gloucestershire, England. She worked for him until his death in 1965.
In 1956, we all moved from Thrupp, Gloucestershire, England and lived at "Rockleigh" on Park Road in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England.
After Mr. Orchard's death, Edith moved back to Scotland to be near her family. She got a job for some Colonial, again as a housekeeper. Later for a lady closer to the city. Edith's sisters bought her a flat, a place of her own. She went into semi-retirement. She would clean homes a few hours a day. Edith had a poodle that she would walk everywhere, even to the beach which was down the road. Edith was an avid gardener and had her own little garden. She kept herself very busy. Edith also often did her laundry by hand.
Edith was able to stay in her home until she turned 100 years old, at which time she took a fall and was not strong enough to get herself up off the floor. She was, at that time, placed in a Saint Mary's Care Home. She had some short term memory loss, but her long term memory was still intact. Health wise, Edith was healthy all her life. When Patricia was a child, they were crossing the main London road in Thrupp, Gloucestershire, England, when a bicyclist missed Patricia and hit Edith, throwing her into a wall. She had a concussion and was in the hospital for 3 days. This was around the 1950's When Edith was around her 60's, she had surgery on her wrist to remove a cyst. Later she had a blocked bowel repaired and cataract surgery. Most illnesses were age related.
Edith had a very long, full life. On Sep 1 2006 she suffered a stroke and passed away peacefully.

Edith married Herbert Harold Lawson [3174] [MRIN: 1469] in Canada ?.⁵ The marriage ended in divorce about November 1947. Herbert died before 1960.⁴

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Divorce: ³ According to the description of her life by her daughter Patrisia, (See Event under her name) Edith was divorced by the time Patricia was 15 months old, and as she was born on the 5 Aug 1946, the divorce took place on abt. Nov 1947

Noted events in his life were:

• Marriage: It is known that his first marriage ended in a divorce and that he married again in England and had one child.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 83 F    i. Patricia Elizabeth Rose Lawson [3130] ⁵ was born on August 5, 1946 in England.⁵

51. George Whitton [3035] ⁵ (John Blyth Whitton²⁵, Jessie Blyth⁷, John Balfour¹) was born on February 9, 1904 in Monifieth Angus Scotland^4,5 and died in 1964 in Dundee Ref 282-2-959⁴ at age 60.

Noted events in his life were:

• Alt Birth: ⁴ He was born at Clifton Villa Birkhill, Liff,

• Historical: ⁴ 1926 Was witness at brother John's wedding

George married Mary Anne Mckenzie Phillip [3002] ^4,10 [MRIN: 1471], daughter of David Phillip [901] and Joan Paterson [902], on July 28, 1936 in Dundee Scotland.⁴ Mary was born on December 30, 1910⁴ and died on September 10, 1983 in 3 Cullen Place, Dundee.⁴ at age 72.

Noted events in her life were:

• Historical: ⁴ Address at Marriage: 6 Balmyl Road, Broughty Ferry.
Domestic Servant. Table Maid.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 84 F    i. Muriel Philip Whitton [1965] ^4,10 was born on October 16, 1939 in Alyth⁴ and died on June 17, 1995 in 202 Balunie Avenue, Dundee.⁴ at age 55.

52. Leonard Whitton [2977] ⁴ (John Blyth Whitton²⁵, Jessie Blyth⁷, John Balfour¹) was born in 1905 in Monifieth Angus Scotland⁵ and died in 1989 in Forfar Ref 364-134⁴ at age 84. Another name for Leonard was Len Whitton.⁵

Noted events in his life were:

• Historical: ⁴

Leonard married Marion Hill McNab [2971] ^4,5 [MRIN: 1472] on June 26, 1942 in 18 Lochlea Road Glasgow.⁴ Marion was born on May 2, 1906⁴ and died in 1997 in Rosehill Residential Home, Forar⁴ at age 91.

Noted events in her life were:

• Historical: ⁴

Leonard next married Wilhelmina Bruce [890] ⁴ [MRIN: 337]. Wilhelmina was born in 1905⁴ and died on September 4, 1940 in 29 Newlands Road, Glasgow⁴ at age 35.

Noted events in her life were:

• Death: 1940. ⁴

53. Ken Whitton [2967] (John Blyth Whitton²⁵, Jessie Blyth⁷, John Balfour¹) was born in 1906.

54. Norman W. Whitton [2966] ⁵ (John Blyth Whitton²⁵, Jessie Blyth⁷, John Balfour¹) was born about 1907 in Monifieth Angus Scotland.⁵

Norman married Ann Dixon [2897] ⁵ [MRIN: 1473] in June 1933.⁵

55. R. Whitton [2896] ⁵ (John Blyth Whitton²⁵, Jessie Blyth⁷, John Balfour¹) was born about 1908.⁵

Noted events in his life were:

• Physical Description: ⁵ Whether Male or Female unknown

56. Johanna Catherine Blyth [963] (John Alexander³⁰, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹) was born in 1884 in Beaufort West Cape Province and died in 1974 at age 90. Another name for Johanna was Hannah Blyth.

Johanna married Geoffrey Johnson [776] [MRIN: 367] on October 9, 1916 in Beaufort West South Africa. Geoffrey was born in 1887 and died in 1953 at age 66.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 85 F    i. Rona Johnson [1018] was born on December 23, 1917 in Beaufort West South Africa.

+ 86 M    ii. John Edward Donald Johnson [1019] was born in 1919 in Baroda (Near Craddock) South Africa and died in 1986 at age 67.

+ 87 M    iii. Geoffrey Niel Wynne Johnson [1020] was born in 1921 in Livingstone, Zambia.

57. May Blyth [964] (John Alexander³⁰, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹) was born on December 30, 1885 in Beaufort West South Africa,^11,12 died on April 8, 1972 in Beaufort West South Africa^11,12 at age 86, and was buried in Methodist Cemetery Beaufort West With Sister Gladys..^11,12 Other names for May were Marjorie Sophia Blyth and Marjory Sophia Blyth. She never married and had no children.

Noted events in her life were:

• Historical: May had a great friend also a school teacher and this is a story told by a relative:
My grandfather, Matthys Johan de Jager * 1872 told my mother about this Miss Cummings and how she died. She had her death outfit (shroud?) made and kept this in a hat-box which she then put on top of an huge clothes-cupboard in her bedroom. To do this she had to make use of a chair. Nearly every day she climbed onto the chair, took the hat-box down and spread the shroud out on her bed! This was to make sure that everything was in good order without any moths etc. And of course to medidate about the life hereafter. And then disaster struck! One day when she got onto the chair and was struggling to remove the hat-box with her thin and weakened arms (she was very lean) the chair tipped over and she had one mighty fall! The lady of the house found her on the floor, the doctor came and she was put in bed, but she never recovered and died the next days or several days later. But as she intended, no one had to struggle to get a shroud, she had hers with her in the room! Apparently my grandfather never blinked an eye when he told this story, and the kids didn't know whether they could laugh or not -- so they never laughed!

• Alt Name: On her mothers Death Notice May writes her own name as Marjory Sophie Blyth, but according to her father's DN MOOC KAB 6/9/655 Ref 3113 she was already known as May.

• Residence: On her mother's Death Notice (26 Mar 1938) their resided at 43 Bird St. Beaufort West.

58. Sheila Blyth [978] (John Alexander³⁰, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹) was born on July 31, 1890 in Beaufort West, South Africa,⁸ died on April 28, 1976 in Bulawayo Zimbabwe at age 85, and was buried in Hope Fountain Mission, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Noted events in her life were:

• Cause of Death: Cardiac tampanade, ruptured left auricle (PS According to the Readers Digest Oxford "Complete Wordfinder" a tamponade is a compression of the heart by an accumulation of fluid in the pericardial sac)

• Alt. Death: According to her DN (ref MHG 11257/76) she died on 26 Apr 1976 aged 85 years.
Also her calculated birth date would be 1891

Sheila married Rev. William Wardlaw Anderson [32] ^14,15 [MRIN: 347], son of Ebenezer Thomas Anderson [27] and Frances Kayser [29], on July 5, 1915 in Beaufort West, South Africa.⁸ William was born on February 9, 1888 in Oranjezicht, Capetown, South Africa, died on June 21, 1978 in Buluwayo Zimbabwe⁸ at age 90, and was buried in Hope Fountain Mission, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Birth Reference: July 5, 1915. ⁸ 5 Jul 1915 Correct marriage date as recorded by Sheila Blyth spouse of William.

Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation: He was a Clergyman and Missionary to the Amandabele people living in the then Southern Rhodesia, suported by the London Missionary Society. He first served at the Dombedema Mission (near Plumtree) then founded the first Mission in the Shangani Reserve some 90 miles NW of Bulawayo.
R.B.Anderson. Eldest son of William and Sheila.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 88 M    i. Dr. Ralph Blyth Anderson [1008] was born on November 7, 1916 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe.

+ 89 M    ii. Brig. Keith Arthole Anderson [1009] was born on November 25, 1917 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, died on May 13, 2006 in Birmingham England at age 88, and was buried on May 19, 2006 in King's Norton Cemetery, Birmingham England.

+ 90 M    iii. William Alexander Anderson [1010] was born on May 19, 1919 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and died on June 2, 2002 in Capetown, South Africa at age 83.

+ 91 F    iv. Sheila Frances Anderson [1011] was born on January 29, 1921 in Uitenhage South Africa⁸ and died on January 29, 1993 in Sybrand Van Niekerk Hospital, Carltonville, South Africa at age 72.

+ 92 F    v. Noreen Elise Anderson [979] was born on June 1, 1923 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and died on August 23, 1929 in Beaufort West, South Africa at age 6.

+ 93 F    vi. Marjorie Louise Anderson [984] was born on June 28, 1929 in Cape Town South Africa.

+ 94 F    vii. Jean Mabel Anderson [985] was born on July 9, 1932 in Bulawayo Southern Rhodesia (Now Zimbabwe).

+ 95 M    viii. Ian Robert Edward Anderson [986] was born on October 21, 1934 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe and died on February 24, 1995 in East London, South Africa at age 60.

59. Gladys Emilie Blyth [965] (John Alexander³⁰, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹) was born on October 15, 1896 in Beaufort West South Africa,^11,12 died on March 30, 1974 at age 77, and was buried in Grave 236, Methodist Graveyard, Blyth St. Beaufort West, Cape Province.. Other names for Gladys were Gladys Emile Blyth,^{11 and12} Gladys Emily Blyth. She never married and had no children.

Noted events in her life were:

• Alt Name: The spelling of Emelie is confirmed on her mother's Death Notice

60. Dulcimer Blyth [2807] (John Alexander³⁰, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹).

61. Corinne Blyth [4450] (John Alexander³⁰, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹).

62. Ermine Blyth [4451] (John Alexander³⁰, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹).

63. Roy Henderson Blyth [2810] (George Kinnear³¹, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹) was born on March 19, 1897 in Heidelberg Transvaal, (Now Gauteng) South Africa, died on December 7, 1897 in Ladismith, Cape Colony, Southern Africa, and was buried in Old Church Yard Alongside The Original Otto Hager Dutch Reformed Church In Ladismith..

64. Geoffrey Kinnear Blyth [959] (George Kinnear³¹, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹) was born on November 15, 1898 in Heidelburg Transvaal South Africa and died on November 29, 1965 in Ladismith, Cape Colony, Southern Africa at age 67. He never married and had no children.

Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation:

• Historical: He was a Major in the South African Army in WW2 and served in North Africa.
He was also a superb musicion (piano and violin) but was prevented from pursuing a career in the Arts by a promise by his mother to his father on his deathbed that she would never allow it.

65. Thelma Hermione Blyth [961] (George Kinnear³¹, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹) was born on January 2, 1900 in Ladismith, Cape Colony, Southern Africa and died on June 10, 1990 in Ladismith, Cape Colony, Southern Africa at age 90. She never married and had no children.

Noted events in her life were:

• Historical: Marriage. Unmarried. Lived to at least 90 years old.

• Occupation: He was a History Teacher, a superb singer and accomplished pianist

• Alt Death: alt date of death 9 jun 1990

• Military Service: She was a Captain in the South African Army during WW2

66. Beryl Constance Blyth [967] (George Kinnear³¹, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹) was born on July 3, 1902 in Heidelberg Transvaal (Now Gauteng) South Africa and died on July 27, 1990 in Bedford, Cape Province, South Africa at age 88.

Noted events in her life were:

• Historical: Lived in Bedford, Eastern Cape.

• Alt Death: Alternately, she died 10 Aug 1990 in Bedford, Cape Province, South Africa.

• Occupation: She was a Teacher

Beryl married Joseph Pringle Hobson [2406] [MRIN: 888] on December 19, 1934 in Ladismith, Cape Colony, Southern Africa.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Alt Death date: Alternate Died 10 August 1990 Bedford Cape Province

Children from this marriage were:

+ 96 F    i. Jean Diane Hobson [2407] was born on November 30, 1937 in Bedford, Cape Province, South Africa.

+ 97 M    ii. Jonathan Blyth Hobson [2824] was born on December 24, 1935 in Bedford, Cape Province, South Africa.

+ 98 M    iii. Geoffrey Blyth Hobson [2825] was born on July 17, 1941 in Bedford, Cape Province, South Africa.

+ 99 F    iv. Gillian Mary Hobson [2826] was born on May 31, 1945 in Bedford, Cape Province, South Africa.

67. Heinrich Wilhelm Blyth [960] (George Kinnear³¹, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹) was born on February 9, 1906 in Heidelberg Transvaal (Now Gauteng) South Africa, died on March 6, 1912 in Old Cemetery Heidelberg, Transvaal (Now Gauteng) South Africa. at age 6, and was buried in Old Cemetery Heidelberg, Transvaal ..

Noted events in his life were:

• Death: March 6, 1912, Heidelberg Transvaal South Africa. He died at age 6, and he is buried in the old cemetery in Heidelberg, Transvaal, and his father was buried next to him some two months later.

68. Dr. Alan George Blyth [950] (George Kinnear³¹, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹) was born on May 10, 1910 in Heidelberg Transvaal South Africa and died on August 20, 2003 in Ladismith, Kwazulu/Natal, South Africa at age 93.

Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation: Ladismith, Cape Colony, Southern Africa.

• Death: August 20, 2003, Ladismith, Natal Colony, Southern Africa. He fell and broke a femur and did not survive the remedial surgical operation which followed. He was the last grandson of David Henderson Blyth.
Alternatively, he died in Ladismith, Kwazulu/Natal, South Africa

• Historical: He never found out if he could clain British nationality as he came (to South Africa) before Union.
He left Heidelberg when his father died in 1912. He said many years later that he was convinced that his father died from a mis-diagnosed appendix. Even so that kind of surgery in those days was pretty hefty stuff.

• Education: 1926-1932, Ladismith, Cape Colony, Southern Africa.

• Occupation: Ladismith, Kwazulu/Natal, Southern Africa.

• Occupation: 1987-1993. As a consequence of the advent of WW2, he never left the Ladismith hospital and eventually retired from general practice in 1987, and from the superintendance of the hospital in 1993. The Ladismith Hospital "brought into being" by his uncle in 1914, was re-named the Alan Blyth Hospital when he retired. He remained fit until 2 months before his death, aged 93, when he fractured a femur in a stupid fall that should never have happened.

Alan married Enid Louise Featherstone [968] [MRIN: 354], daughter of Robert Featherstone [3432] and Jacoba Smit [3433], on October 19, 1935 in Somerset East, Cape Colony, Southern Africa. Enid was born on August 4, 1910 in Pearston Or (More Probably) Somerset East, South Africa and died in February 1968 at age 57.

Noted events in her life were:

• Historical: She spent her earlier years on Walsingham Farm west of Pearston It is on the north side of the Graaff-Reinet to Pearston road, north of Cranemere (the Palmer farm made famouse by Eve Palmer's "Plains of Camdeboo" She and her siblings knew Eve Palmer. She later moved to Middlevale Farm near Middleton to the south of Cookhouse.

• Family: She had 2 brothers and 3 sisters. her eldest brother Robert was gassed in WW1 and died about 1922.

• Occupation: She trained as a nurse in Cape Town and was very accomplished in many things, in particular, handicrafts. We only discovered after she died that she did a great deal for the lesser privileged.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 100 M    i. Robert George Kinnear Blyth [969] was born on July 13, 1937 in Ladismith, Cape Colony, Southern Africa.

+ 101 M    ii. Dr. David Featherstone Blyth [2308] was born on January 25, 1943 in Ladismith, Cape Colony, Southern Africa.

Alan next married Catherina Elizabeth Murray [3434] [MRIN: 1265], daughter of George Murray [3459] and Unknown, in March 1969 in Cape Town Cape Province South Africa. Catherina was born on January 16, 1908 and died on September 30, 2001 at age 93.

Noted events in her life were:

• Family: She was a grand daughter of Andrew Murray (the younger) There is a book on the MURRAY clan descended from the elder Andrew MURRAY who came to South Africa in 1822 on HMS Arethusa.

69. Unknown Name Blyth [2816] (William Low³³, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹).

Noted events in his life were:

• Death: of Diptheria along with a brother and his mother, and the surviving brother George Clarence Blyth, was adopted by his uncle John Alexander Blyth.

70. George Clarence Blyth [972] (William Low³³, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹) was born on May 20, 1897¹³ and was christened on October 10, 1897 in Fraserburg South Africa.¹³ Another name for George was George Clarice Blythe.¹³

Noted events in his life were:

• Historical: Adoption. His mother, sister, and brother died of Diptheria and at the request of his father he was adopted by his uncle John Alexander Blyth

• Military Service: Royal Flying Corps during WW1, 1914 to1918 and there is a photo of him dated 13 Jun 1918.

George married Betsy Thorland [980] [MRIN: 357] on an unknown date. Betsy was born in Denmark.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 102 F    i. Ann Blyth [982] .

+ 103 M    ii. John Blyth [4461] .

71. David Blyth [2410] (Norman Mcleod³⁷, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹) was buried in Beaufort West ?.

Noted events in his life were:

• Alt. Burial: The Municipal graveyard records give a location for D. Blyth in Block A RY197 next to J.A.Blyth A198, in the Bird St. Cemetery, Beaufort West.

David married someone.

72. Enid Blyth [2412] (Norman Mcleod³⁷, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹).

73. Eric Alexander Blyth [2411] (Norman Mcleod³⁷, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹) was born on September 12, 1905 in Heidelberg Transvaal South Africa and died on January 19, 1972 in Pretoria Transvaal, South Africa at age 66.

Eric married Hildegard Lydia Unknown [3768] [MRIN: 1397].

Children from this marriage were:

+ 104 M    i. Norman Alexander George Blyth [3769] .

+ 105 F    ii. Hermine Elizabeth Violet Blyth [3770] .

+ 106 F    iii. Valerie Blyth [3771] .

+ 107 M    iv. Eric Pieter Blyth [3772] .

74. Vera Constance Brown [2400] (Jane Jessie Blyth³⁸, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹) was born on September 4, 1904 in New Primrose, Germiston, South Africa and died on January 30, 1994 in Cape Town at age 89.

Vera married Arthur Clemes [2401] [MRIN: 886], son of Unknown and Unknown, on January 12, 1935. Arthur was born on March 18, 1903 in Western Supermare, England and died on December 4, 1954 in Johannesburg South Africa at age 51. Another name for Arthur was Pip Clemes.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Family: Queenie was one of the bridesmaids (Later established that Queenie was her sister Jean Catherine Amelia Brown)

Children from this marriage were:

+ 108 M    i. Dennis Clemes [2402] .

+ 109 M    ii. Unknown Clemes [2829] .

75. Leslie Charles Brown [2403] (Jane Jessie Blyth³⁸, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹) was born on October 3, 1907 in Germiston Transvaal South Africa and died on August 31, 1997 in Nelspruit Pumalanga South Africa at age 89.

Leslie married Ann Josephine McDonnell [2404] [MRIN: 887]. Ann was born on August 25, 1907 and died on March 16, 1992 in Gonubie (East London, South Africa?) at age 84. They had no children.

76. Jean Catherine Amelia Brown [2405] (Jane Jessie Blyth³⁸, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹) was born in December 1913 and died about 1938 at age 25. Another name for Jean was Queenie Brown.

Noted events in her life were:

• Suicidal Death:

• Alt Death: After her father died, as I was always told, that she died of heartbreak when her father died. (This was in 1938 giving an approximate date for her death)

77. Alison Doreen Blyth [2414] (David Henderson Weeber³⁹, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹) was born on May 3, 1912 and died on June 13, 1997 in Bawley Point, New South Wales, Australia at age 85. Another name for Alison was Doreen Alison Blyth.

Alison married Vernon Home Truter [2415] [MRIN: 892], son of Christian James Rupert Truter [2830] and Blanche Mildred Home [2831]. Vernon was born about November 1905 in Ceres and died on February 26, 1961 in Bedford, Cape at age 55.

Noted events in his life were:

• Occupation: Accountant

• Cause of Death: Haemmorage - rupture of left ventricle, collapse of both lungs,crush fracture of anterior chest wall. Apparently hit by another vehicle whilst changing a tyre.

• Death: Death Notice MOG 1/1/586 Ref 463/61 confirmed by Chris Apr 04

Children from this marriage were:

+ 110 F    i. Jeanette Lucille Blanche Truter [2416] was born on May 18, 1941 in Cape Town South Africa and was christened on July 27, 1941.

+ 111 M    ii. Michael David John Truter [2417] was born on February 23, 1944 in Humansdorp, Cape, South Africa.

78. Naomi Blyth [2819] (David Henderson Weeber³⁹, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹) was born on June 3, 1914 in Sea Point, Cape Town, Cape Colony, Southern Africa, died on November 11, 1945 in Sprinkell Sanatorium, North Rand, Johannesburg South Africa at age 31, and was buried on November 13, 1945 in Grave Ecm 1351 West Park Cemetry, Northcliff, Johannesburg. Another name for Naomi was Bunty Blyth.

Noted events in her life were:

• Cause of Death: Pulmonary Tuberculosis & Intestinal Tuberculosis

Naomi married Frank Tryal Beavan [2832] [MRIN: 1030], son of Frank Englefield Beavan [2833] and Ellen Mary Green [2834], on May 30, 1939 in Sea Point, Cape Town, Cape Colony, Southern Africa. Frank was born about March 1911 in Salisbury (Now Harare) and died on July 14, 1965 in 66 Stanhope Mansions Plein St. Johannesburg. at age 54.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Alt Marriage Place: Or she was married on 30 May 1939 in the Methodist Church, Oxford St. East London (UK or SA ?)

The child from this marriage was:

+ 112 M    i. Roy Tryal Beavan [2835] was born on October 7, 1943 in Cape Town South Africa.

79. Dierdre Wendy Daybell Blyth [2823] (David Henderson Weeber³⁹, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹) was born on December 29, 1921 in Cape Town South Africa and was christened on February 12, 1922 in St. James's Church, Sea Point, Cape Town South Africa.

Noted events in her life were:

• Military Service: SAWAAF during WW2, Attested in Cape Town on 8 May 1942, Force No. F267755, Stationed at Roberts Heights, Pretoria, Discharged at 11 Air Depot, Brooklyn, on 23 Aug 1943 as medically unfit for duties in the WAAF.Awarded 1939-45 War and Africa Service Medals.

• Occupation: Shorthand Typist mainly for various legal firms. (See records of individual service).

Dierdre married Cecil Pattison [2836] [MRIN: 1032], son of Albert Medd Pattison [2837] and Lydia Myra Harding [2838], on February 8, 1950 in St. James Church, Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa. Cecil was born on March 29, 1918 in Gateshead Northumberland England. Another name for Cecil is Pat Pattison.

The child from this marriage was:

+ 113 M    i. Christopher Alan Pattison [2839] ¹ was born on January 9, 1951 in The Monastry Sea Point, Cape Town.¹ and was christened on May 13, 1951 in St. James's Church, Sea Point, Cape Town South Africa.¹

80. Vera Brown [4454] (Jeannie Blyth⁴¹, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹) was born about 1909 in Johannesburg South Africa and died about 1995 in Cape Town South Africa at age 86.

Vera married Arthur Clemes [4462] [MRIN: 1636].

The child from this marriage was:

+ 114 M    i. Dennis Clemes [4463] .

81. Leslie Brown [4455] (Jeannie Blyth⁴¹, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹).

82. Queenie Brown [4456] (Jeannie Blyth⁴¹, David Henderson⁸, John Balfour¹).

Queenie married Jack Becker [4457] [MRIN: 1632].