g.7. Benjamin Joseph NEL, geb. 03/10/1869, ged. 26/12/1869

g.7.  Benjamin Joseph, geb. 03/10/1869, ged. 26/12/1869, Ladysmith x 22/08/1898, Ladysmith met Magdalena Suzanna POTGIETER, geb. 03/08/1880, Ladysmith, d.v. Hermanus Antonie Potgieter en Elsie Johanna Martina Potgieter.

Benjamin Joseph was die seun van Barend Jacobus Nel en Magdalena Dorothea Schoeman.

Uit hulle pa se sterfkennis van 1903:

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Nel, Benjamin Joseph Krantzhoek, (Paardekraal) Ladysmith 5.1.01 High Treason Fined ,50 or 3 months imprisonment Owner of a section of Paardekraal. Joined the Boers in November/December 1899. Entertained Boer visitors. Assisted in the removal of property from the home of W Wright of Colworth. Participated in operations around Ladysmith before retreating to the OFS to assist with the war effort.