Second Generation  

2. Frederick Gottlob Gloubefest Kayser ¹ (Friedrich Gottlob¹) was born on 28 Jan 1828 in Mission station, Eastern Cape, South Africa.¹ and died on 5 Feb 1896¹ aged 68.

Noted events in his life were:

• Historical: 1829-1896, Eastern Cape South Africa. ² From E. Neville Sparkes comes the following summary of the life of Frederick Kayser.
Rev. Frederick KAYSER 1829-1896
In the year 1826 a Mission Station was established by the Rev. John BROWNLEE on the banks of the Buffalo River where the town King William's Town today stands. It was here, on Jan 28, 1828, that Frederick Gottlob Gloubefest KAYSER was born. He was the first born child of the German born Missionaries Rev. Fredrickus Gottlob KAYSER and his wife Christiana Maria, née BOEHRER, who had recently arrived from Bethelsdorp near Port Elizabeth. The parents were learning something of the Xhosa people and the conditions in Kaffraria before establishing their own Mission Station. In 1833 they set to work at a site on the Keiskama River granted to them by the local chief. This site was abandoned in 1836 when a better one was offered further up the river. Here the station, Knapp's Hope was built and it was here that Fred spent most of his long life. In 1841 he was enrolled as one of the first pupils of the first pupils in the newly established Lovedale Institute. So at the age of thirteen he became a boarding pupil in what in those days was a mixed institution. There were twenty pupils in the first enrolment, nine of these being European and these mostly the sons of Missionaries. White and black slept in separate dormitories, but all other activities were undertaken together. Fred's younger brother Henry and his future brother-in-law, James BENNIE were fellow boarders.
Little is known of Fred's scholastic achievements, but the story is told that he was most adept at catching crows. These were plentiful in the area and most destructive to growing crops. Efforts were made to scare them off by catching one of them and dressing it up in rags and coloured paper and releasing it. No doubt this was only effective for a short time and the process had to be repeated.

• Historical: In 1842 he was enrolled as one of the first pupils in the newly established Lovedale Institute. At the age of 23 he became a boarding pupil in what in those days was a mixed institution. There were 20 pupils in the first enrolment, nine of these being European and these mostly the sons of Missionaries. White and black slept in separate dormitories but all other activities were undertaken together. Fred's younger brother Henry and his future brother-in-law, James Bennie were fellow boarders.
Little is known of Fred's scholastic achievements, but the story is told that he was most adept at catching crows. These were plentiful in the area and most destructive to growing crops. Efforts were made to scare them off by catching one of them and dressing it up in rags and coloured paper and releasing it. No doubt this was only effective for a short time and the process had to be repeated.

Frederick married Sarah Margaret Bennie ¹ on 14 May 1855.¹ Sarah was born on 5 Apr 1828¹ and died on 20 May 1885 in Alice, Cape Colony, Southern Africa¹ aged 57.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Historical: According to Neville Sparks they had six sons and seven daughters.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 8 F    i. Margaret Charlotte Kayser was born on 12 Feb 1856 and died on 31 Mar 1935 aged 79.

+ 9 M    ii. Frederick Gottlob Birt Kayser was born on 13 Feb 1857 and died on 23 Oct 1901 aged 44.

+ 10 F    iii. Maryann (Mai) Kayser was born on 19 Apr 1858 and died on 8 Feb 1937 aged 78.

+ 11 F    iv. Sarah Susanna Kayser was born on 7 May 1859 and died on 18 Aug 1937 aged 78.

+ 12 F    v. Anna Johanna Kayser was born on 22 Aug 1860 and died on 3 Aug 1878 aged 17.

+ 13 F    vi. Henrietta Kayser was born on 9 Nov 1861 and died on 21 Jan 1944 aged 82.

+ 14 M    vii. John Bennie Kayser was born on 2 Aug 1863 and died on 10 Oct 1941 aged 78.

+ 15 M    viii. James Joseph Kayser was born on 20 Jan 1865 and died on 23 Oct 1937 aged 72.

+ 16 F    ix. Ella Maria Kayser was born on 30 Sep 1866 and died on 16 Apr 1901 aged 34.

+ 17 F    x. Jemima Naomi Kayser was born on 24 Feb 1868 and died on 23 Apr 1901 aged 33.

+ 18 M    xi. William Govan Kayser was born on 4 Aug 1869 and died on 17 Apr 1878 aged 8.

+ 19 M    xii. Henry Stewart Kayser was born on 5 Nov 1870 and died on 11 Apr 1920 aged 49.

+ 20 M    xiii. Walter Lorimer Kayser was born on 22 Jan 1874 and died on 5 Nov 1921 aged 47.

Frederick next married Sarah Ann Cummings.¹ Sarah was born on 17 Jun 1849¹ and died on 22 Aug 1926 in Middelburg, Cape Colony, Southern Africa¹ aged 77.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Family: According to Neville Sparks they had at least 6 sons the eldest of which was Frederick Gottlob Birt Kayser

3. Charlotte Margaret Kayser ¹ (Friedrich Gottlob¹) was born on 18 Nov 1829¹ and died on 20 Jul 1890¹ aged 60.

Charlotte married Joseph Kitchingman ¹ in Aug 1850.¹ Joseph was born on 30 Sep 1823¹ and died on 28 Jun 1875¹ aged 51.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Historical: According to Neville Sparks they had 6 daughters.

4. Rev. Henry Christopher Kayser ¹ (Friedrich Gottlob¹) was born on 22 Aug 1831 in Brownlee Mission Station,¹ died on 5 Mar 1900 in Uitenhage¹ aged 68, and was buried in St. Georges Park Cementary Port Elizabeth.

Noted events in his life were:

• Education: Lovedale Institute, 1841, Alice, Cape Colony, Southern Africa.

• Ordination: a Minister of Religion, 10 Jul 1856, Port Elizabeth.

• Occupation: Missionary work, 1868-1890, Eastern Province.

• Occupation: Mission Work, 1890-1897, Alice, Cape Colony, Southern Africa.

• Ordination: Order of True Templars, 1873-1883, Port Elizabeth.

Henry married Naomi Geard ¹ on 22 Jun 1858.¹ Naomi was born on 7 May 1832,¹ died on 9 Jun 1911¹ aged 79, and was buried in St. Georges Park Cementary Port Elizabeth.

Children from this marriage were:

+ 21 F    i. Frances Kayser ³ was born on 7 Apr 1859⁴ and died on 1 Feb 1954 aged 94.

+ 22 M    ii. Henry Martyn Kayser was born on 10 Sep 1860 and died on 29 Apr 1861.

+ 23 M    iii. Charles Frederick Kayser M.P. was born on 21 May 1862 and died on 28 Oct 1935 aged 73.

+ 24 F    iv. Mary Louise Kayser was born on 19 Feb 1864 and died on 27 Apr 1938 aged 74.

+ 25 F    v. Charlotte Elizabeth Kayser was born on 7 Jan 1866 and died on 15 Jun 1940 aged 74.

+ 26 M    vi. Durant Kayser was born on 29 Nov 1867 and died on 7 Dec 1867.

+ 27 F    vii. Naomi Isabelle Kayser was born on 31 Jan 1869 and died on 6 Jun 1911 aged 42.

+ 28 M    viii. Hallack Geard Kayser was born on 4 Dec 1870 and died in Feb 1872 aged 1.

+ 29 M    ix. Russell Macintosh Kayser was born on 21 Jan 1872 and died on 3 May 1936 aged 64.

+ 30 F    x. Ethel Harriet Kayser was born on 26 Oct 1873 and died on 3 Jun 1963 aged 89.

+ 31 F    xi. Alice Sarah Kayser was born on 16 Oct 1875 and died on 23 Jun 1959 aged 83.

+ 32 F    xii. Lilian Mai Kayser was born on 10 Jun 1877 and died on 15 Jul 1966 aged 89.

5. Maximilian Knapp Charles Kayser ¹ (Friedrich Gottlob¹) was born on 22 Mar 1833¹ and died on 13 Mar 1910¹ aged 76.

Maximilian married Margaret Ann Tainton,¹ daughter of Richard Tainton and Ann Brooks, on 25 Nov 1857 in Fort Peddie, Albany, South Africa.¹ Margaret was born on 28 Oct 1831 in Grahamstown Cathedral, Grahamstown, Albany District, Cape Colony, Southern Africa¹ and died on 12 May 1923¹ aged 91.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Marriage: They were married by the Rev.C.R. Lange of the Episcopal Church. Source: Thurtell.ged

• Alt Marriage: Thurtell gives an alternative marriage date as 11 Nov. 1857

• Historical: According to Neville Sparks they had 2 sons and 8 daughters.

Noted events in her life were:

• Family: She was the 4th daughter of R. Tainton

• Alt Birth: Thurtell: She was born on 16 Oct 1831

Children from this marriage were:

+ 33 M    i. Richard Kayser

+ 34 M    ii. Samuel Charles Tainton Kayser was born on 18 Dec 1862 and died on 4 Aug 1927 aged 64.

+ 35 F    iii. Alice Kayser

+ 36 F    iv. Georgina Kayser

+ 37 F    v. Cherith Kayser

+ 38 F    vi. Lily Kayser

+ 39 F    vii. Margaret Kayser

+ 40 F    viii. Mary Kayser

6. John Christian Kayser ¹ (Friedrich Gottlob¹) was born on 13 Apr 1835¹ and died on 19 Feb 1911¹ aged 75.

John married Mary Bingham ¹ on 29 May 1861.¹ Mary was born on 27 Sep 1837¹ and died on 24 Sep 1877¹ aged 39.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Historical: According to Neville Sparks they had 6 sons and 2 daughters

John next married Anne Suzanna Eliza Bennie ¹ on 27 Nov 1878.¹ Anne was born on 10 Jul 1835¹ and died on 4 Jul 1911¹ aged 75.

Noted events in their marriage were:

• Historical: According to Neville Sparks they had only one son.

John next married Mary Ann Leonard.¹

The child from this marriage was:

+ 41 F    i. Mary Ellen Kayser ¹ was born on 29 Apr 1844¹ and was christened on 2 Jun 1844 in Somerset East, Cape Colony, Southern Africa.¹

7. Christiana Maria Kayser ¹ (Friedrich Gottlob¹) was born on 3 Dec 1837¹ and died on 29 May 1838.¹

1. J. A. Heese & R.J.T. Lombard, South African Genealogie (SAG), a set of volumes being produced, augmented and maintained by the Genealogical Institute of South Africa (GISA) in Stellenbosch.
, Vol 4 J-K Page 225.

2. E. Neville Sparks, The KAYSER Missionaries and their Descendants (Published in 1973 in Port Elizabeth).

3. Dr. D. F. du Toit MALHERBE, Family Register of a South African Nation (Third Edition published by TEGNIEK STELLENBOSCH, 1966.
This is a wonderful source of clues on specific families, but all data in the publication needs to be verified with Original Sources.), ANDERSON Extract - Page 17.

4. Janet Melville, Stamboom van ANDERSON, William [89741].