on 11 October 2004 · via
sourceSamuel was married to my grandmother, Hannah Elizabeth, they married on 1st January 1900, by 13th December 1900 Hannah was a widow. Samuel died of disease, in a place, called Nooitgedacht out in South Africa. Samuel did actually have 'The Queen's South Africa' medal awarded to him, It had three bars on it....I. Vitten Bergen..2. Transvaal...3. Cape Colony, a very brave man indeed. His medal has been pass down by his widow for over 100 years, and is still in the family today. Samuel was just 27 years. old. Samuel was the son of William Grant a labourer.