Gysbert van Reenen (1763 - 1827)

Born 7 Nov 1763 in Dutch Cape Colony [South Africa]

Ancestors

Husband of Maria Johanna (Smalberger) van Reenen — married 30 Mar 1788 in Cape Town

Descendants

Died 27 Apr 1827 at age 63 in Rondebosch, Cape Colony [South Africa]

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Biography

Christening

Date: 13 Nov 1763 ^[1]

Place: Cape Town, Cape, [South Africa] ^[1]

Events

Gysbert appears to have grown up on his fathers farm, Welgelegen. There was a close bond between father and son as they eventually farmed together. They were considered to be very progressive farmers. Upon his fathers death, Gysbert bought Welgelegen and Altena. Gysbert paid 53000 gulden for Welgelegen. Altena was transferred per deed T/A 6839 on 19 July 1794. Gysbert improved his fathers farming methods. According to the census of 1823, Gysbert had 20 000 lb of hay gathered, 20 leaguers of wine and one leaguer of brandy produced from his 25 000 vines. He had a labour force of thirty slaves. Built a Dutch style house and mill in 1796. Gysbert also built a family graveyard in 1827. He and his wife, Maria are buried there. ^[2]

Sources

• WikiTree profileVan Reenen-18 was created through the import of flakey (3).ged on 18 April 2011 by Anton Bergh. Prior to import, this record was last changed 10:15 21 Oct 2002.

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} 18 April 2011 by Anton Bergh.
2. ↑ Sources: van Renen, J,D. 1994. van Reenen, van Renen, vanRenen family. 1722-1994. Genealogiese Navorsingsgroep. Publication Number: 94/04. pg's 63-67, 172. Seen and added by Robin Swanepoel 16 June, 2016.