Aletta (Hannie) Johanna Magdalena van der Merwe
Aletta, known as Hannie, was born on July 29th, 1852. Hannie's father was
David Frederik van der Merwe (Stephanus) and her mother was
Sagryda Catharina van Dyk. Her paternal grandparents were
Jan Stephanus van der Merwe and
NN; her maternal grandparents were
Frans van Dyk and
NN. She had six brothers and two sisters, named
Jan,
Frans,
Koot,
Frederik,
David,
Barend,
Catharina and
Hendriena. She died from cancer, Carcendua Uteri, at the age of 76 on November 1st, 1928 in
At home, Natal Road, Kokstad. She was buried in
Dutch Reformed Church Cemetary, Kokstad.