John was born about 1816 in England. He died on August 13th, 1873.
General Notes
The whole family came over on the Catherine. Context of the passenger MAGNUS, John on the passenger list for the Catherine, 10 March 1862 Source: NAB Land and Immigration Board, Natal Vol 65, page 40 Surity provided by Grant Samuel, Hotel keeper, Durban MAGNUS, John 46 £10 Passage cost MAGNUS, Sarah 47 £10 MAGNUS, George 10 £5 MAGNUS, Elizabeth 8 £5 MAGNUS, Harriet 6 £5