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Gabriel Jan Smuts GREEFF

Gabriel Jan Smuts GREEFF

Male 1907 - 1976  (69 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Gabriel Jan Smuts GREEFFGabriel Jan Smuts GREEFF was born on 5 Feb 1907 in Lichtenburg; died on 18 Aug 1976 in Kimberley.

    Notes:

    Named after his father's good friend General Jan Christiaan Smuts (Later Field Marshal and also Prime Minister of SA) who agreed to be Godfather to his youngest son in 1906.

    Started work at SA Railways on 1 Sept 1925. On 1 Feb. 1926, commenced electrical apprenticeship at Pretoria. From 1931 till 1936 worked in electrical Drawing office and on the electrification of the Natal railway line. Married, and with his wife, was sent to Holland, Germany and England for studies on electrical traction, and in 1938 achieved his degree at the Institution of Electrical Engineers, London and was accepted as a Chartered Engineer, M.I.E.E.. After outbreak of the war in 1939, returned to SA and became head of the Electrotechnical Drawing office, and also designed gunsights for cannons. Appointed as Electrical Engineer in Durban (1940), Cape Town (1941) and Kimberley (1943 till retirement in 1975) and Member of the SA Institute of Elect. Engineers. Developed great skill as cine photographer and bisley rifle champion. Elder in the DR Church, Kimberley.

    Gabriel married Wilhelmina Alexandra (Minnie) VERWEY on 16 Feb 1935 in Melville, Johannesburg. Wilhelmina was born on 7 Sep 1905 in Witgatboom, Christiana, Transvaal, South Africa; died on 19 May 1995 in Strand, Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Gabriel Johannes (Johan) GREEFF  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Nov 1942 in Cape Town, Cape, South Africa; died on 22 May 2011 in Cape Town, Cape, South Africa.
    2. 3. Willex Daniel GREEFF  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Jun 1945 in Kimberley, Cape, South Africa.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Gabriel Johannes (Johan) GREEFFGabriel Johannes (Johan) GREEFF Descendancy chart to this point (1.Gabriel1) was born on 16 Nov 1942 in Cape Town, Cape, South Africa; died on 22 May 2011 in Cape Town, Cape, South Africa.

    Other Events:

    • Address: Address:
      Gabriel Johannes (Johan) Greeff
    • Phone: 021 883 3301

    Notes:

    Grew up in Kimberley; Kimberley Boys' High School; matriculated (1st c.) in 1959. Studied at Stellenbosch University, majoring in Geology and Chemistry. Was the Cheerleader for the Maties at their Intervarsity rugby matches against UCT 1961 and 1963; Received B.Sc in 1964; M.Sc(Fracture Systems and the Kimberlite Intrusions of Griqualand West) in 1968; Ph.D. (Geohydrology of a typical catchment in the Cape Supergroup) in 1992. Captain and champion of the Maties student golf club in 1965. Employed by AngloAmericanCorp (as a De Beers Exploration Geologist) at Koiingnaas on the Namaqualand Coast (1968-69), and Bulawayo Rhodesia (1969 -70), and then became a lecturer in Geology at Univ. of the Western Cape (1970), and at Stellenbosch University (1971 until retirement Dec. 2002). Served the Stellenbosch Commando for ten years, retiring with rank of Captain in 1981. With wife Gayle, have resided at 3 Transvalia Avenue in Stellenbosch for 38 years, and raised our five children. Became well known for successful location of groundwater sources by magnetometer and airphotos. From late 1990's assisted Ukukhanya Mining Limited (as geological director) to procure mining rights on 7 farms along Vaal and Orange Rivers near Douglas. Served as Elder in Presbyterian Church, and on the Rhenish School Committee (Primary & Secondary Schools). With Anglican Rev. Peter Twycross formed the Stellenbosch Christian Fellowship (now The Vineyard Church). Took his family to Israel on 9 month sabbatical in 1985 to do geohydrological research work, and serve as volunteer at the International Christian Embassy in Jerusalem from July to November (assisting with the Feast of Tabernacles Celebration) Serve as ICEJ Representative (RSA), and from 2000 as National Director. Organized & annually led groups from RSA to Israel for the Feast Celebrations 15 times. In August 2006 - awarded the Jerusalem Prize for support of Israel by the World Zionist Organization, - a mounted, silver clad shofar (rams horn).

    He fell off a ladder on 2 June 2006, broke his wrist, rib and spleen. The latter caused severe haemorrhage below the diaphragm, extreme breathing difficulty, and severe loss of blood pressure, not detected in the Mediclinic Emergency Room until near loss of consciousness, which would have led to asphyxiation and death - as happens frequently in such cases. Fortunately, at last minute, Dr Ansie Adendorff appeared, saw the patient, ordered a blood pressure test (=80/40). She immediately installed a saline drip (saving his life), ordered a CT Scan - which showed the spleen to be ruptured, and then summoned a surgeon for an immediate emergency operation to remove the spleen. Successful. A month later a double heartbeat condition which had been experienced over the past year (caused by an extra nerve in the heart muscle) resurfaced. This was diagnozed as a Smith Parkinson White Alternate Pathway Syndrome, and in August, the extra nerve was expertly severed by Electro Cardiologist, Dr Faisal Lorgat, with a radio-induction pulse (under local anaesthetic) using intra-venous probes which were passed from the groin into the heart, all visible on TV monitor screen.

    Gabriel married Gayle Vivien GUNN on 30 Dec 1966 in Kimberley, Cape, South Africa. Gayle was born on 28 Nov 1946 in Philippolis, O.F.S., South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Vivienne Marie GREEFF  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Jul 1967 in Cape Town, Cape, South Africa.
    2. 5. Rene Alexandra GREEFF  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 14 Jul 1968 in Kimberley, Cape, South Africa.
    3. 6. Ronelle Sharon GREEFF  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 16 Dec 1969 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (Rhodesia).
    4. 7. Adriaan Johannes GREEFF  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Dec 1972 in Stellenbosch, Cape, South Africa; died on 26 Nov 2011.
    5. 8. Philip Johan GREEFF  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jul 1978 in Stellenbosch, Cape, South Africa.

  2. 3.  Willex Daniel GREEFFWillex Daniel GREEFF Descendancy chart to this point (1.Gabriel1) was born on 1 Jun 1945 in Kimberley, Cape, South Africa.

    Other Events:

    • Address: Address:
      Willex Daniel Greeff
    • Phone: 021 785 3643

    Notes:

    Computer Technician (Infoplan) and excellent tennis player, particularly as a veteran for Western Province.

    Willex married Johanna Magdalena (Joey) KILLIAN on 27 Sep 1969 in Pretoria. Johanna was born on 9 Dec 1948 in Cullinan, Gauteng, RSA; died on 15 Apl 2023 in Pretoria. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Melinda Roux GREEFF  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Oct 1970 in Pretoria, S A.
    2. 10. Willex Juanex Jannie GREEFF  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 Apr 1980 in Pretoria, S A.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Vivienne Marie GREEFFVivienne Marie GREEFF Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gabriel2, 1.Gabriel1) was born on 22 Jul 1967 in Cape Town, Cape, South Africa.

    Notes:

    Studied for BA at Stellenbosch University 1986. She and her husband Marc Myburgh of Pretoria have four brilliant children, four sons and a daughter. They are energetically involved in promotion of health products (Barley Green etc) and organic health foods. She assists her husband in their Christian outreach at White River, Mpumalanga, as part of the “Hands at Work” organization that cares for AIDS Orphans.

    Vivienne married Marc Louis MYBURGH on 29 Mar 1986 in Stellenbosch, Cape, South Africa. Marc was born on 24 Oct 1964 in Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 11. David Marc MYBURGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Oct 1986 in Stellenbosch, Cape, South Africa.
    2. 12. Paul Louis MYBURGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Aug 1988 in Stellenbosch, Cape, South Africa.
    3. 13. Jonathan MYBURGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Dec 1991 in Centurion, Transvaal, South Africa.
    4. 14. Sharon MYBURGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Dec 1993 in Centurion, Transvaal, South Africa.

  2. 5.  Rene Alexandra GREEFFRene Alexandra GREEFF Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gabriel2, 1.Gabriel1) was born on 14 Jul 1968 in Kimberley, Cape, South Africa.

    Notes:

    Top Class Graphic Artist, qualified at Stellenbosch University, employed by discerning publishers such as Struik (Cape Town) and Graphicor (Johannesburg) Chosen by Mr Harry Oppenheimer to design a series of 12 uniquely illustrated collectors tomes on South African History being printed by Brenthurst Press. She and husband, Advocate Jacques de Wet, have been blessed with two lovely daughters.

    Rene married Jacques DE WET on 23 Jul 1994 in Stellenbosch, Cape, South Africa. Jacques was born on 4 Dec 1967 in Pretoria, Transvaal, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Kyla DE WET  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Aug 1997 in Centurion, Transvaal, South Africa.
    2. 16. Hannah DE WET  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Oct 2000 in Centurion, Transvaal, South Africa.

  3. 6.  Ronelle Sharon GREEFFRonelle Sharon GREEFF Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gabriel2, 1.Gabriel1) was born on 16 Dec 1969 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe (Rhodesia).

    Notes:

    Qualified at Stellenbosch (MA) and became the Environmental Planner and Controller for all Cape Town City developments. Husband Paul Clark is the proprietor of Chattels who provide accommodation and catering for outside functions and events, and they have a wonderful son and daughter.

    Ronelle married Paul CLARK on 17 May 2002 in Hout Bay, Cape, South Africa. Paul was born on 24 Sep 1958 in Salisbury, Rhodesia (Zimbabwe). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. Adam CLARK  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Jul 2003 in Wynberg, Cape, South Africa.
    2. 18. Emme Rose CLARK  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 2005 in Wynberg, Cape, South Africa.

  4. 7.  Adriaan Johannes GREEFFAdriaan Johannes GREEFF Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gabriel2, 1.Gabriel1) was born on 3 Dec 1972 in Stellenbosch, Cape, South Africa; died on 26 Nov 2011.

    Notes:

    Names changed to Aidan John in the year 2000.

    After schooling at Paul Roos, Stellenbosch and his 2 years army training, he started to bottle Drakenstein mineral water at Paarl, after which he founded the Richeneau Mineral Water company in association with a business partner from Gauteng. This company is now one of the top five producers in RSA. He married Michelle Immelman, sister of the SA golfer Trevor Immelman, and they have a marvellous son and daughter.

    Aidan was tragically killed in a motorcycle accident.

    Adriaan married Michelle IMMELMAN on 24 Sep 2000 in Stellenbosch, Cape, South Africa. Michelle was born on 4 Sep 1973. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Daniel Johan GREEFF  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Jan 2003 in Somerset West, Cape, South Africa.
    2. 20. Alyss GREEFF  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 2006 in Somerset West, Cape, South Africa.

  5. 8.  Philip Johan GREEFFPhilip Johan GREEFF Descendancy chart to this point (2.Gabriel2, 1.Gabriel1) was born on 4 Jul 1978 in Stellenbosch, Cape, South Africa.

    Notes:

    Having completed a B.Com degree at Stellenbosch, he went to London for a year, and was appointed as I.T. Manager for Octagon Marketing, Putney. After his return to Cape Town in 2002 he was immediately appointed in the same position at Octagon, Cape. His relationship with Janine, the PR and advertising producer, was more than just official business, and they were married in 2005. In January 2007 he switched to Coronation Fund Managers and works as their IT Manager in Newlands. He and Janine are expecting their first child, a boy, in November.

    Philip married Janine COETZEE on 2 Jul 2005 in Kuils River, Cape, South Africa. Janine was born on 14 Jul 1975 in Durbanville, Cape, South Africa. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Joshua Johan GREEFF  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Oct 2007.

  6. 9.  Melinda Roux GREEFFMelinda Roux GREEFF Descendancy chart to this point (3.Willex2, 1.Gabriel1) was born on 27 Oct 1970 in Pretoria, S A.

    Melinda married Jacobus Cornelius VAN SCHALKWYK in Jun 1990 in Pretoria, S A, and was divorced. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Hendrik Adriaan VAN SCHALKWYK  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Mar 1994 in Cape Town, Cape, South Africa.
    2. 23. Jacques Willex VAN SCHALKWYK  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jul 1998 in Pretoria, S A.

    Melinda married Lionel Stanley ROUX on 24 Apr 2010 in Pretoria, S A. Lionel was born on 5 May 1981 in Pretoria, S A. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 10.  Willex Juanex Jannie GREEFFWillex Juanex Jannie GREEFF Descendancy chart to this point (3.Willex2, 1.Gabriel1) was born on 6 Apr 1980 in Pretoria, S A.


Generation: 4

  1. 11.  David Marc MYBURGHDavid Marc MYBURGH Descendancy chart to this point (4.Vivienne3, 2.Gabriel2, 1.Gabriel1) was born on 3 Oct 1986 in Stellenbosch, Cape, South Africa.

    Notes:

    Brilliant scholar at Pretoria Boys’ High, and student of Industrial and Process Engineering at Stellenbosch University. Very active in Evangelism, and goes on outreaches to African countries. 10 handicap golfer.

    David married Jeanne-Marié LOUW on 25 Oct 2014 in Natal Midlands. Jeanne-Marié was born on 23 Jul 1985 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Afrca. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 24. Reuben Marc MYBURGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 7 Sep 2016 in Cape Town, Cape, South Africa.
    2. 25. Olivia MYBURGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jun 2019 in Cape Town, Cape, South Africa.
    3. 26. Daniel Johan MYBURGH  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Oct 2021 in Cape Town, Cape, South Africa.

  2. 12.  Paul Louis MYBURGHPaul Louis MYBURGH Descendancy chart to this point (4.Vivienne3, 2.Gabriel2, 1.Gabriel1) was born on 13 Aug 1988 in Stellenbosch, Cape, South Africa.

    Notes:

    Outstanding artistic talent and academic prowess at Pretoria Boys’ High School. Studying Graphic Art at Stellenbosch University - top of class.


  3. 13.  Jonathan MYBURGHJonathan MYBURGH Descendancy chart to this point (4.Vivienne3, 2.Gabriel2, 1.Gabriel1) was born on 23 Dec 1991 in Centurion, Transvaal, South Africa.

    Notes:

    Outstanding sportsman and brilliant scholar at High School in White River. Plans to study at Stellenbosch University.


  4. 14.  Sharon MYBURGHSharon MYBURGH Descendancy chart to this point (4.Vivienne3, 2.Gabriel2, 1.Gabriel1) was born on 26 Dec 1993 in Centurion, Transvaal, South Africa.

    Notes:

    At High School in White River. Leading scholar in her class.

    Sharon married Hendrik MÖLLER on 7 Dec 2018 in Stellenbosch, Cape, South Africa. Hendrik was born on 11 Oct 1993 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Afrca. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. Avah Miemie MÖLLER  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 30 Mar 2022 in Nelspruit, S A.

  5. 15.  Kyla DE WETKyla DE WET Descendancy chart to this point (5.Rene3, 2.Gabriel2, 1.Gabriel1) was born on 30 Aug 1997 in Centurion, Transvaal, South Africa.

    Notes:

    Very bright, Primary School Scholar, Cornwall Hill Private School, Irene. Good artistic ability.


  6. 16.  Hannah DE WETHannah DE WET Descendancy chart to this point (5.Rene3, 2.Gabriel2, 1.Gabriel1) was born on 23 Oct 2000 in Centurion, Transvaal, South Africa.

    Notes:

    A bright Primary School scholar, with outstanding Gymnastic skills. Very beautiful blue eyes.


  7. 17.  Adam CLARKAdam CLARK Descendancy chart to this point (6.Ronelle3, 2.Gabriel2, 1.Gabriel1) was born on 3 Jul 2003 in Wynberg, Cape, South Africa.

    Notes:

    Energetic, bright and very friendly youngster. Has started Pre-School classes. Will be a sport star.


  8. 18.  Emme Rose CLARKEmme Rose CLARK Descendancy chart to this point (6.Ronelle3, 2.Gabriel2, 1.Gabriel1) was born on 15 Apr 2005 in Wynberg, Cape, South Africa.

    Notes:

    Very bright, active and inquisitive two year old. Has magnificent eyes.


  9. 19.  Daniel Johan GREEFFDaniel Johan GREEFF Descendancy chart to this point (7.Adriaan3, 2.Gabriel2, 1.Gabriel1) was born on 27 Jan 2003 in Somerset West, Cape, South Africa.

    Notes:

    Good looking boy - extremely intelligent. Just started Pre-School, and swimming lessons.


  10. 20.  Alyss GREEFFAlyss GREEFF Descendancy chart to this point (7.Adriaan3, 2.Gabriel2, 1.Gabriel1) was born in May 2006 in Somerset West, Cape, South Africa.

    Notes:

    Blonde and blue eyed, very cute one year old.


  11. 21.  Joshua Johan GREEFFJoshua Johan GREEFF Descendancy chart to this point (8.Philip3, 2.Gabriel2, 1.Gabriel1) was born on 30 Oct 2007.

    Notes:

    Expecting to be born in November 2007


  12. 22.  Hendrik Adriaan VAN SCHALKWYKHendrik Adriaan VAN SCHALKWYK Descendancy chart to this point (9.Melinda3, 3.Willex2, 1.Gabriel1) was born on 24 Mar 1994 in Cape Town, Cape, South Africa.

    Hendrik married Carlie SMIT on 25 Aug 2022 in Pretoria. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 23.  Jacques Willex VAN SCHALKWYKJacques Willex VAN SCHALKWYK Descendancy chart to this point (9.Melinda3, 3.Willex2, 1.Gabriel1) was born on 25 Jul 1998 in Pretoria, S A.


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