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The Royal Hotel

140 Murchison Street, Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal

The Royal Hotel is a stately, 3 Star graded Hotel, steeped in history & located in the centre of the … Read More

King Cetshwayo’s Grave by Gill Maujean

Maybe his descendants should preserve these places and put some money into their maintenance.

O’Neil’s Cottage by Margaret Ann van der Spuy

Hello Marty Did you receive the What'sApp I sent you this morning with regard my Grandparent Stephen Gregory and Ellen Norah o'Neill?

O’Neil’s Cottage by Margaret Ann van der Spuy

Good morning Marty, It is with interest that I read reach done by you on the O'Neil family name. I too have tried to get info as my Mother was an O'Neill. According to her the surname had 2 l's so I have gone on that. Her Father was Stephen Gregory who was Baptized in the Catholic Cathedral in Bloemfontein. Her Mother was Ellen Norah (I am not really sure of her maiden name but think a Margaret Marr came in somewhere) My Grandfather was a Transport Rider who had a huge black horse where my Mother. as a very young child. was put on to go for a ride much to my Grandmother's dismay! On my Grandmother's side a nurse maid saved her or her Mother from a Zulu attach by hiding in the fields. She had 2 brothers. Somewhere along the line my Grandmother or her Mother ended up in an orphanage in Ladybrand. Reading this through makes very interesting reading and almost a plot for a movie. I have been to the cottage many years ago and it was in a terrible state. Black Jack's everywhere and we could not go inside. Mustnakd a plan to pay another visit there some time. I would be very interested if you can veto the above story or not. My husband has had a beautiful Familie Stam book with his Familie tree. I on the other hand came to a grinding halt in Bloem. On that note i will stop this triad of mine. Thank you for reading it. Stay safe and enjoy your weekend. Margaret van der Spuy