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.

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.