Person:Stephanus Jansen Van Vuren (3)

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Stephanus Petrus JANSEN VAN VUREN
b.Bef 1 Apr 1793
d.Aft 1852
m.
  1. Susanna Elizabeth JANSEN VAN VUREN1837 - 1923
m.
  1. Jacobus Jeremias JANSEN VAN VUREN
Facts and Events
Name Stephanus Petrus JANSEN VAN VUREN
Gender Male
Birth? Bef 1 Apr 1793
Christening? 1 Apr 1793 Graaff-Reinet, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Marriage to Susanna Elizabeth VAN STADEN
Marriage to Helena Johanna FOURIE
Marriage to Cornelia Maria VAN DER MERWE
Death? Aft 1852
Reference Number e3 371

On 10 April 1844 the representatives of the Burger Council in Potchefstroom, including Stephanus Petrus, signed a letter adressed to the Volksraad in Pietermaritzburg stating that they are not willing to negotiate with the British Queen. They considered themselves free men and stated that they will continue with the Burger Council of all citizens up to the Groot River.

References
  1.   Minutes of the Natal Volksraad 1838 to 1845 and the Natal Executive Council 1846 to 1848. Volksraad Hansard.