Abstract
The Congregation of Albany (Riebeeck-Oos) was established in 1831. The first clergymen were Presbyterians from Scotland: Rev G Morgan of Somerset East was appointed Custodian and Rev John Pears became the first resident minister in 1839. In 1841 Rev Adrian Roux was appointed as the first South African Dutch Reformed Minister for this congregation. It is said that he named the town and used an old wagon house at Mooimeisiesfontein for services.
Highlights
On a searingly hot day (40 degrees C) LAHS members travelled to Riebeeck East, some 50 minutes north of Grahamstown/Makhanda, into an area of dusty, dry farms and game farms
Piet Retief was the first owner of the farm Mooimeisiesfontein, where the village stands On arrival, we were given tea by the hospitable Gavin and Ruth Blamire in the cool of the Church Hall
In 1841 Rev Adrian Roux was appointed as the first South African Dutch Reformed Minister for this congregation
Summary
On a searingly hot day (40 degrees C) LAHS members travelled to Riebeeck East, some 50 minutes north of Grahamstown/Makhanda, into an area of dusty, dry farms and game farms. Piet Retief was the first owner of the farm Mooimeisiesfontein, where the village stands (and as legend has it, he had beautiful daughters!) On arrival, we were given tea by the hospitable Gavin and Ruth Blamire in the cool of the Church Hall. It is said that he named the town and used an old wagon house at Mooimeisiesfontein for services.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.