Capt. G. Shepstone Natal Native Horse

Subject: Capt. G. Shepstone Natal Native Horse Mon May 17, 2010 7:14 pm

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Capt. G. Shepstone Natal Native Horse, killed in action at Isandlwana (Isandlwana)

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Capt. G. Shepstone Natal Native Horse, killed in action at Isandlwana - Memorial Plaque (St. Peter's Old Cathedral, Pietermaritzburg)

Photo by Tim Needham.

Subject: Re: Capt. G. Shepstone Natal Native Horse Sat May 22, 2010 11:30 pm

Son of Sir Theophilus Shepstone, K.C.M.G., was born at Pietermaritzburg on the 11th June, 1849. After studying at the High School, he went to Capetown to finish hiseducation. On his return he successively held the appointments of Secretary to the Chief Justice and Registrar of the Supreme Court, and thereafter was admitted as an Advocate. Subsequently he entered into commercial life, and became a partner of the firm of Messrs. Henderson & Co, He joined the Natal Native Horse raised at the commencement of the Zulu War, and became Staff Officer of the late Colonel Durnford, with the rank of Captain On the 22nd January, 1879, the Natal Native Horse were hurried up to support the camp at Isandhlwana. No record remains of the circumstances under which he met his death. Of a friendly disposition, and universally popular, he was deeply lamented by a large number of friends and companions.

Subject: George Shepstone of the Natal Native Horse Mon May 24, 2010 9:52 pm

Grave of George Shepstone of the Natal Native Horse, killed at iSandlwana.
Principal staff officer for Lt-Col Durnford.
Son of Sir Theophilus Shepstone, Natal's Secretary for Native Affairs.
Photo taken 2010.
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