This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
The Boers of South Africa A Shared Bond Across Republics
A historical survey traces ties among Boers across Transvaal Orange Free State and Natal Rhodesia. It notes common ancestry from early settler caravans, shared antagonism to British rule, and a long standing alliance including a federal council and mutual defense pacts. Presidents Brand and Steyn are highlighted for leadership during conflicts and the legacy of diamond fortunes from Kimberley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaal River
Hopetoun
Orange River
Soer
Buer
South Africa
Transvaal
Orange Free State
Natal
Cape Colony
Rhodesia
Deutch Trading Company
Africa
Orange Tree State
Vaal
South African Republic
Free Sta
Brand
London
Free State
Prest
Blommmfonteine
Ude
Viker
Coodo
Boi Volksraads
Stite
Tts
Bloeisfontein
Pretoria
Esn
Prestigit
Oem Pank Ge
Winburs
Orange Free Sia
Sterna
Hin
Peniiney Bisclow
Karme
Stremzth
Pan
Krager
Steyn