John Gavin (1815 - 1875)

Born 15 Jul 1815 in Garvock, Kincardineshire, Scotland

Husband of Jane (Hillary) Gavin — married 5 Aug 1859 in Durban, Natal, South Africa

Descendants

Died 14 Oct 1875 at age 60 in Equeefa, Natal, South Africa

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Biography

John was born in 1815. He was the son of Alexander Gavin and Catherine Davidson.

He was Christened on 29 June 1821 at Garvock, Kincardine, Scotland^[1].

John emigrated from England to Natal, South Africa under the scheme run by Joseph Byrne on the Ship Globe. The migrants were known as the Byrne Settlers. Also on the ship were David and George Gavin, possibly his brothers.

He married Jane Hillary on 5 August 1859 in D'Urban, Natal, by Licence^[2]. John was aged 38, an Engineer; Jane was aged 34. The witnesses were James Gavin, David Gavin, John Hillary and Sarah Lennox.

They had four sons, three of whom died in infancy.

John passed away in 1875 at the age of 55^[3]. Cause of death was recorded as "Scalded to death".

Sources

1. ↑ "Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XYN4-N7N : 2 January 2015), John Gavin, 29 Jun 1821; citing GARVOCK,KINCARDINE,SCOTLAND, reference ; FHL microfilm 993,318.
2. ↑ "South Africa, Natal Province, Civil Marriages, 1845-1955," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:KDCK-FQK : 27 December 2014), John Gavin and Jane Hillary, 05 Aug 1859; citing D'Urban, Natal, South Africa; 00692; National Archives and Records Service of South Africa, Pretoria; 1,259,158.
3. ↑ "South Africa, Natal Province, Civil Deaths, 1863-1955," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QG6P-45PM : 23 January 2019), John Gavin, 14 Oct 1875; Death, South Africa, The National Archives of South Africa (NARS), Pretoria; FHL microfilm 2,099,056.

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Research Notes

Note N92The following is from 'British Settlers in Natal, 1824-1857':�>�> GAVIN, John:�>�> Gavin's marriage took place in Durban on 5 August 1859. His bride was�Jane�> Hillary (c. 1825-11 Aug 1882, London), the daughter of Charles Hillary of�> Fordingbridge, Hampshire, and relation of George, John and William�Hillary.�

John GAVIN born 15 July 1821, Garvock, Kincardinesshire, died 14 Oct�> 1875, Equeefa, son of Alexander GAVIN, died 1875, and Catherine�> Davidson, who were married in Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire,on 4 Jun�> 1814. John emigrated to Natal on the 'Globe'. He married 5 Aug 1859 in�> Durban, Jane HILLARY, ca 1825 to 11 Aug 1882 in London, daughter of�> Charles HILLARY of Fordingbridge, Hampshire, and relation of George,�> John and William HILLARY. William HILLARY of Overwallop, Hampshire, and�> Wilson BEALE of Wimborne, Dorset, proved Jane's Will in the English High�> Court of Justice. They were the spouses of her sister Louisa and her�> half-sister Anna Maria respectively. The main beneficiary was her son�> Harry.

Record ID Number: MH:N95

PRIN MH:I155