Robert William Henry Horn (abt. 1799 - 1867)

Born about 1799 in Kent, England [uncertain]

Husband of Ann (Griffin) Horn — married 28 Nov 1819 in St James, Clerkenwell, England

Descendants

Died 10 Feb 1867 at about age 68 in Somerset East, Cape Colony

Biography

Robert was born about 1799. He was possibly the son of Robert and Sarah Horn:^[1]

Baptised Sunday 7 Octr. 1798 . Born 1798

Robt. Wm. Henry Sn. Robt. Horn, Gardener, Sarah - 17 Sepr.

This must be regarded as speculative, however, as a number of other baptisms of Robert Horn in the same period have been found in London during the appropriate date range: ^{[2] [3][4]}

He married Ann Griffin in Clerkenwell, St James on 25 November 1819.^[5][6]

Robert Henry William Horn, Farmer (21) and his wife Ann (22) were 1820 Settlers. They came to the Cape Colony as part of WILLSON's Party^[7] aboard La Belle Alliance.^[8]

Children:

• Robert George Horne, baptised at St. George's Cathedral, Grahamstown, 30 January 1825.^[9] Born b. 28 Dec 1824^[10]
• Mary Ann Horne, b. 11 May 1827^[11]
• Henry Horn, b. Abt 1828, Grahamstown^[12] Baptised 7 February 1830. Grahamstown. (Spelling of LNAB definitely Horn not Horne).^[13]
• William Horne, b. Abt 1829, ^[14]Baptised 7 February 1830. Grahamstown. (Spelling of LNAB definitely Horn not Horne).^[15]
• John Horne, b. 2 Apr 1832, Grahamstown. d. 30 Mar 1917, New Essex, Albany district (Age 84 years). Married Susanna Martha Ann Bowles. 5 Children^[16]
• Eliza Jane Horne, b. 16 Jan 1835, Grahamstown. d. 16 Nov 1911, Glen Bernie farm, Somerset East (Age 76 years). Married George Richard Hiscock. 12 Children.^[17]

Death: Grahamstown Journal 1867 - 1 - January to March Wednesday 20 February 1867 DIED at Somerset East on the 10th February 1867, after a lingering illness, Robert HORNE. Deceased was one of the Settlers of 1820, aged 68 years. Friends at a distance will please accept of this notice.^[18]

Research Notes

• There is no wife shown for Robert Horn on the settler return.Sharon Caldwell.
• He is the only child of Robert and Sarah Horn NOT baptised at St Mary, Rotherhithe..Sharon Caldwell.

Additional Sources cited when this profile was created:

• Family site: Hoddinott family from South Africa Web Site. Updated on Jan 5 2019 (today)16,783 profiles in one family tree2650 photos
• "The Settler Handbook", M D Nash, (Chameleon Press ISBN 0 620 10940 8).
• Horne, Christelle, https://www.geni.com/people/Robert-Horne-SV-PROG/6000000028060797938 (Reliability: 2), 5 Dec 2016.

Sources

1. ↑ London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: P92/SAV/3024
2. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:NPZD-69Q : 11 February 2018, Robert Horn, 08 Mar 1798); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 0597067 (RG4 627, 1185).
3. ↑ "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JQTR-9XK : 11 February 2018, Robert Horn, 11 Jan 1798); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 561,144.
4. ↑ "England and Wales Non-Conformist Record Indexes (RG4-8), 1588-1977," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FQLY-PFV : 11 December 2014), Robert Horn, 15 Apr 1798, Baptism; citing p. 23, Sheerness, Kent, record group RG4, Public Record Office, London.
5. ↑ Marriage Bonds and Allegations. London, England: London Metropolitan Archives. Reference MS10091/E/132
6. ↑ London Metropolitan Archives; London, England; Reference Number: p76/js1/038
7. ↑ RETURN of SETTLERS proceeding to the CAPE OF GOOD HOPE under the Direction of Mr. Thomas WILLSON of Bridge Cottage, Chelsea Water Works, No. 17. Transcribed by Sue Mackay,
8. ↑ eggsa
9. ↑ St. Georges Cathedral Grahams Town Baptisms, 1823 - 1856; Page: 15; Entry: 150; Repository: Anglican Church Archives, University of the Witwatersrand
10. ↑ 1820Settlers.com
11. ↑ 1820Settlers.com
12. ↑ 1820Settlers.com
13. ↑ "South Africa, Church of the Province of South Africa, Parish Registers, 1801-2004," database with images, (FamilySearch : 21 May 2014), South Africa > Cape of Good Hope > Grahamstown Cathedral, St George > Baptisms 1826-1836 > image 42 of 80; William Cullen Library, Wits University, Johannesburg.
14. ↑ 1820Settlers.com
15. ↑ "South Africa, Church of the Province of South Africa, Parish Registers, 1801-2004," database with images, (FamilySearch : 21 May 2014), South Africa > Cape of Good Hope > Grahamstown Cathedral, St George > Baptisms 1826-1836 > image 42 of 80; William Cullen Library, Wits University, Johannesburg.
16. ↑ 1820Settlers.com
17. ↑ 1820Settlers.com
18. ↑ 1820Settlers.com