Second Generation  

2. Frederick Gottlob Gloubefest Kayser ¹ (Friedrich Gottlob¹) was born on Jan 28, 1828 in Mission station, Eastern Cape, South Africa.¹ and died on Feb 5, 1896¹ at age 68.

• Historical: 1829-1896, Eastern Cape South Africa. ² From E. Neville Sparkes comes the following summary of the life of Frederick Kayser.
Rev. Frederick KAYSER 1829-1896
In the year 1826 a Mission Station was established by the Rev. John BROWNLEE on the banks of the Buffalo River where the town King William's Town today stands. It was here, on Jan 28, 1828, that Frederick Gottlob Gloubefest KAYSER was born. He was the first born child of the German born Missionaries Rev. Fredrickus Gottlob KAYSER and his wife Christiana Maria, née BOEHRER, who had recently arrived from Bethelsdorp near Port Elizabeth. The parents were learning something of the Xhosa people and the conditions in Kaffraria before establishing their own Mission Station. In 1833 they set to work at a site on the Keiskama River granted to them by the local chief. This site was abandoned in 1836 when a better one was offered further up the river. Here the station, Knapp's Hope was built and it was here that Fred spent most of his long life. In 1841 he was enrolled as one of the first pupils of the first pupils in the newly established Lovedale Institute. So at the age of thirteen he became a boarding pupil in what in those days was a mixed institution. There were twenty pupils in the first enrolment, nine of these being European and these mostly the sons of Missionaries. White and black slept in separate dormitories, but all other activities were undertaken together. Fred's younger brother Henry and his future brother-in-law, James BENNIE were fellow boarders.
Little is known of Fred's scholastic achievements, but the story is told that he was most adept at catching crows. These were plentiful in the area and most destructive to growing crops. Efforts were made to scare them off by catching one of them and dressing it up in rags and coloured paper and releasing it. No doubt this was only effective for a short time and the process had to be repeated.

• Historical: In 1842 he was enrolled as one of the first pupils in the newly established Lovedale Institute. At the age of 23 he became a boarding pupil in what in those days was a mixed institution. There were 20 pupils in the first enrolment, nine of these being European and these mostly the sons of Missionaries. White and black slept in separate dormitories but all other activities were undertaken together. Fred's younger brother Henry and his future brother-in-law, James Bennie were fellow boarders.
Little is known of Fred's scholastic achievements, but the story is told that he was most adept at catching crows. These were plentiful in the area and most destructive to growing crops. Efforts were made to scare them off by catching one of them and dressing it up in rags and coloured paper and releasing it. No doubt this was only effective for a short time and the process had to be repeated.

Frederick married Sarah Margaret Bennie ¹ on May 14, 1855.¹ Sarah was born on Apr 5, 1828¹ and died on May 20, 1885 in Alice, Cape Colony, Southern Africa¹ at age 57.

• Historical: According to Neville Sparks they had six sons and seven daughters.

+ 8 F    i. Margaret Charlotte Kayser was born on Feb 12, 1856 and died on Mar 31, 1935 at age 79.

+ 9 M    ii. Frederick Gottlob Birt Kayser was born on Feb 13, 1857 and died on Oct 23, 1901 at age 44.

+ 10 F    iii. Maryann (Mai) Kayser was born on Apr 19, 1858 and died on Feb 8, 1937 at age 78.

+ 11 F    iv. Sarah Susanna Kayser was born on May 7, 1859 and died on Aug 18, 1937 at age 78.

+ 12 F    v. Anna Johanna Kayser was born on Aug 22, 1860 and died on Aug 3, 1878 at age 17.

+ 13 F    vi. Henrietta Kayser was born on Nov 9, 1861 and died on Jan 21, 1944 at age 82.

+ 14 M    vii. John Bennie Kayser was born on Aug 2, 1863 and died on Oct 10, 1941 at age 78.

+ 15 M    viii. James Joseph Kayser was born on Jan 20, 1865 and died on Oct 23, 1937 at age 72.

+ 16 F    ix. Ella Maria Kayser was born on Sep 30, 1866 and died on Apr 16, 1901 at age 34.

+ 17 F    x. Jemima Naomi Kayser was born on Feb 24, 1868 and died on Apr 23, 1901 at age 33.

+ 18 M    xi. William Govan Kayser was born on Aug 4, 1869 and died on Apr 17, 1878 at age 8.

+ 19 M    xii. Henry Stewart Kayser was born on Nov 5, 1870 and died on Apr 11, 1920 at age 49.

+ 20 M    xiii. Walter Lorimer Kayser was born on Jan 22, 1874 and died on Nov 5, 1921 at age 47.

Frederick next married Sarah Ann Cummings.¹ Sarah was born on Jun 17, 1849¹ and died on Aug 22, 1926 in Middelburg, Cape Colony, Southern Africa¹ at age 77.

• Family: According to Neville Sparks they had at least 6 sons the eldest of which was Frederick Gottlob Birt Kayser

3. Charlotte Margaret Kayser ¹ (Friedrich Gottlob¹) was born on Nov 18, 1829¹ and died on Jul 20, 1890¹ at age 60.

Charlotte married Joseph Kitchingman ¹ in Aug 1850.¹ Joseph was born on Sep 30, 1823¹ and died on Jun 28, 1875¹ at age 51.

• Historical: According to Neville Sparks they had 6 daughters.

4. Rev. Henry Christopher Kayser ¹ (Friedrich Gottlob¹) was born on Aug 22, 1831 in Brownlee Mission Station,¹ died on Mar 5, 1900 in Uitenhage¹ at age 68, and was buried in St. Georges Park Cementary Port Elizabeth.

• Education: Lovedale Institute, 1841, Alice, Cape Colony, Southern Africa.

• Ordination: a Minister of Religion, Jul 10, 1856, Port Elizabeth.

• Occupation: Missionary work, 1868-1890, Eastern Province.

• Occupation: Mission Work, 1890-1897, Alice, Cape Colony, Southern Africa.

• Ordination: Order of True Templars, 1873-1883, Port Elizabeth.

Henry married Naomi Geard ¹ on Jun 22, 1858.¹ Naomi was born on May 7, 1832,¹ died on Jun 9, 1911¹ at age 79, and was buried in St. Georges Park Cementary Port Elizabeth.

+ 21 F    i. Frances Kayser ³ was born on Apr 7, 1859⁴ and died on Feb 1, 1954 at age 94.

+ 22 M    ii. Henry Martyn Kayser was born on Sep 10, 1860 and died on Apr 29, 1861.

+ 23 M    iii. Charles Frederick Kayser M.P. was born on May 21, 1862 and died on Oct 28, 1935 at age 73.

+ 24 F    iv. Mary Louise Kayser was born on Feb 19, 1864 and died on Apr 27, 1938 at age 74.

+ 25 F    v. Charlotte Elizabeth Kayser was born on Jan 7, 1866 and died on Jun 15, 1940 at age 74.

+ 26 M    vi. Durant Kayser was born on Nov 29, 1867 and died on Dec 7, 1867.

+ 27 F    vii. Naomi Isabelle Kayser was born on Jan 31, 1869 and died on Jun 6, 1911 at age 42.

+ 28 M    viii. Hallack Geard Kayser was born on Dec 4, 1870 and died in Feb 1872 at age 1.

+ 29 M    ix. Russell Macintosh Kayser was born on Jan 21, 1872 and died on May 3, 1936 at age 64.

+ 30 F    x. Ethel Harriet Kayser was born on Oct 26, 1873 and died on Jun 3, 1963 at age 89.

+ 31 F    xi. Alice Sarah Kayser was born on Oct 16, 1875 and died on Jun 23, 1959 at age 83.

+ 32 F    xii. Lilian Mai Kayser was born on Jun 10, 1877 and died on Jul 15, 1966 at age 89.

5. Maximilian Knapp Charles Kayser ¹ (Friedrich Gottlob¹) was born on Mar 22, 1833¹ and died on Mar 13, 1910¹ at age 76.

Maximilian married Margaret Ann Tainton,¹ daughter of Richard Tainton and Ann Brooks, on Nov 25, 1857 in Fort Peddie, Albany, South Africa.¹ Margaret was born on Oct 28, 1831 in Grahamstown Cathedral, Grahamstown, Albany District, Cape Colony, Southern Africa¹ and died on May 12, 1923¹ at age 91.

• Marriage: They were married by the Rev.C.R. Lange of the Episcopal Church. Source: Thurtell.ged

• Alt Marriage: Thurtell gives an alternative marriage date as 11 Nov. 1857

• Historical: According to Neville Sparks they had 2 sons and 8 daughters.

• Family: She was the 4th daughter of R. Tainton

• Alt Birth: Thurtell: She was born on 16 Oct 1831

+ 33 M    i. Richard Kayser .

+ 34 M    ii. Samuel Charles Tainton Kayser was born on Dec 18, 1862 and died on Aug 4, 1927 at age 64.

+ 35 F    iii. Alice Kayser .

+ 36 F    iv. Georgina Kayser .

+ 37 F    v. Cherith Kayser .

+ 38 F    vi. Lily Kayser .

+ 39 F    vii. Margaret Kayser .

+ 40 F    viii. Mary Kayser .

6. John Christian Kayser ¹ (Friedrich Gottlob¹) was born on Apr 13, 1835¹ and died on Feb 19, 1911¹ at age 75.

John married Mary Bingham ¹ on May 29, 1861.¹ Mary was born on Sep 27, 1837¹ and died on Sep 24, 1877¹ at age 39.

• Historical: According to Neville Sparks they had 6 sons and 2 daughters

John next married Anne Suzanna Eliza Bennie ¹ on Nov 27, 1878.¹ Anne was born on Jul 10, 1835¹ and died on Jul 4, 1911¹ at age 75.

• Historical: According to Neville Sparks they had only one son.

John next married Mary Ann Leonard.¹

+ 41 F    i. Mary Ellen Kayser ¹ was born on Apr 29, 1844¹ and was christened on Jun 2, 1844 in Somerset East, Cape Colony, Southern Africa.¹

7. Christiana Maria Kayser ¹ (Friedrich Gottlob¹) was born on Dec 3, 1837¹ and died on May 29, 1838.¹

1. J. A. Heese & R.J.T. Lombard, South African Genealogie (SAG), a set of volumes being produced, augmented and maintained by the Genealogical Institute of South Africa (GISA) in Stellenbosch.
, Vol 4 J-K Page 225.

2. E. Neville Sparks, The KAYSER Missionaries and their Descendants (Published in 1973 in Port Elizabeth).

3. Dr. D. F. du Toit MALHERBE, Family Register of a South African Nation (Third Edition published by TEGNIEK STELLENBOSCH, 1966.
This is a wonderful source of clues on specific families, but all data in the publication needs to be verified with Original Sources.), ANDERSON Extract - Page 17.

4. Janet Melville, Stamboom van ANDERSON, William [89741].