Samuel Jacobus Johannes Erasmus (1924 - 1972)

Born 1924 in Ladybrand, Orange Free State, South Africa

Died 21 Dec 1972 at about age 48 in Fort Vicroria, Victoria, Rhodesia

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Biography

Birth and Upbringing: Samuel was born in 1924.
Family: He was married in Enkeldoorn, Mashonaland on 16 June 1924 and is known to have had three children, Christofel, Casparus, and Jacobus. The mother is identified only by her initials "H C" ^[1]
Occupation: During his life time, Samuel was a Supervisor, Ministry Roads. Death Registry entry varies and suggest occupation was as a farmer. ^[1]
Demise: Samuel died, aged 48 years, on 21 Dec 1972 at Fort Vicroria, Victoria, Rhodesia. Cause of death cited as Coronary thrombosis. ^{[2] [1]}
Burial: Samuel Erasmus was buried at Gweru Cemetery, Gweru, Midlands Province^[3]

Research Notes

• Some birth date estimates are based on ages given at death.

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} "Zimbabwe Death Registration 1946-1949 database" with images. familysearch.com Ref: D/Reg.869/65 as cited by National Archives, Harare - added by Field July 2019
2. ↑ Zimbabwe Death Notices 1904-1977 Database with images. familysearch.com Death Notification/Register DN 395/7/1974; as cited by National Archives, Harare
3. ↑ Cemetery Visitation by Vincent Manning visitation listing grave Gweru Cemetery