1. Johannes Pretorius [3146] was born )ct 1642 in )Edorp On The Island Goeree-Overf Lakke, Holland, was christened on 26 Oct 1642 in Hervormde Kerk Oudorp. Holland, and died on 30 Apr 1694 in Cape Town South Africa at age 52.

Events:

• Family: Generally regarded as the Founder (Stamvader) of the PRETORIUS family in South Africa (M.E. Pretorius 1600-1900)

Johannes married Geertruyda Meyntjes Van Hasselt [3147] [MRIN: 1162] on 18 Nov 1673 in Holland (Now Belgium). Geertruyda died in 1676. Another name for Geertruyda was Geertruyda Meyntings/Menthing Van Hasselt.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 2 M    i. Wessel Pretorius [3149] was christened on 3 Jun 1674 in Cape Town South Africa and died about 1713 about age 39.

+ 3 F    ii. Josina Pretorius [3153] was christened on 27 Oct 1678 in Cape Town South Africa.

+ 4 M    iii. Johannes Pretorius [3144] was christened on 22 Sep 1680 in Cape Town South Africa and died circa 1732 at age 52.