Anthonie Johannes Gronum 1876–1902

Anthonie Johannes Gronum, 1876–1902 (aged 26 years)

The War reporter: The Anglo Boer War through the eyes of the burghers JEH Grobler

Kapt AJ Gronum se Kennis van Sterwe tydens Slag van Ysterspruit.png

Name

Anthonie Johannes Gronum — birth name

Name: Anthonie Johannes /Gronum/
Type of name: birth name
Surname: Gronum

Gender Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	February 18, 1876 24 18 Marico, Zeerust Address: Jacobsdal Restriction: Show to visitors
Death of a paternal grandfather	Anthonie Johannes Gronum March 27, 1876 Weltevreden, Zeerust Address: Zeerust Groot Marico Restriction: Show to visitors
Birth of a brother	Wouter Gronum September 7, 1877 Sendelingspos, Zeerust
Death of a paternal grandmother	Cornelia Carolina Christina Petronella van Tonder December 29, 1877
Birth of a sister	Martha Margaretha Gronum July 9, 1879 Sendelingspos, Zeerust
Birth of a sister	Cornelia Carolina Gronum January 5, 1881 Sendelingspos, Zeerust
Birth of a sister	Susanna Maria Gronum December 30, 1882 Sendelingspos, Zeerust Note: Getroud met Faan Fourie
Birth of a sister	Christina Margeritha Gronum October 10, 1885 Sendelingspos, Zeerust
Birth of a sister	Hester Margaretha Gronum August 1887 Sendelingspos, Zeerust
Death of a maternal grandfather	Wouter Carlszoon Kirstein November 27, 1888 Marico, Zeerust Restriction: Show to visitors
Birth of a brother	Frederick Johannes Gronum May 21, 1889 Sendelingspos, Zeerust
Birth of a sister	Maria Margaretha Gronum May 7, 1891 Sendelingspos, Zeerust Note: Not Married
Birth of a brother	Carel Frederik Gronum May 15, 1892 Sendelingspos, Zeerust
Birth of a sister	Francina Claradina Gronum September 16, 1894 Sendelingspos, Zeerust
Birth of a brother	Mattheus Adrian Gronum November 27, 1895 Sendelingspos, Zeerust
Birth of a sister	Johanna Catharina Gronum January 9, 1898 Sendelingspos, Zeerust
Burial of a mother	Susanna Maria Kirstein Zeerust Address: Zendelingspost
Death	February 25, 1902 (aged 26 years) Klerksdorp Address: Ysterspruit, 20km west of Klerksdorp Cause of death: Anglo Boer War Note: https://www.angloboerwar.com/forum/6-places/29792-where-is-ysterspruit-and-wilgeboomsruit#
Burial	Delareyville Address: Rietfontein https://maps.app.goo.gl/n3p5P2J7djmHUDQg6 Note: https://wmbr.org.za/burger-sterftes/1342-gronum-antonie-johannes-kaptein-25/ https://wmbr.org.za/burger-sterftes/1342-gronum-antonie-johannes-kaptein-25/ Reitfontein 248 Melliodra, naby Ottosdal https://www.southafricawargraves.org/lists/southafrica_nw_province.htm Note: https://www.southafricawargraves.org/lists/southafrica_freestate.htm https://www.southafricawargraves.org/lists/southafrica_freestate.htm https://www.zabikers.co.za/2021/04/07/the-grave-tale-of-chasing-anglo-boer-war-ghosts-on-a-bmw-r1200-gs-adventure/ Note: https://www.justice.gov.za/maps/Sheriffs-20230120/20230120-NW-Advert_Delareyville.pdf https://www.justice.gov.za/maps/Sheriffs-20230120/20230120-NW-Advert_Delareyville.pdf https://maps.app.goo.gl/n3p5P2J7djmHUDQg6 Note: Zeerust Burgher Monument Zeerust Burgher Monument https://graves.eggsa.org/northwest/Zeerust_Urban/well_044/wef/IMG_0948.JPG

Date differences

Family with parents
father	Links Birth: July 9, 1851 32 18 — Magersfontein, Kimberley Baptism: Religious marriage: April 12, 1875 — Zeerust Death: February 17, 1928 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Burial: February 19, 1928 — Zeerust Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Susanna Maria Kirstein Anthonie Johannes Gronum Wouter Gronum Martha Margaretha Gronum Cornelia Carolina Gronum Susanna Maria Gronum Christina Margeritha Gronum Hester Margaretha Gronum Frederick Johannes Gronum Maria Margaretha Gronum Carel Frederik Gronum Francina Claradina Gronum Mattheus Adrian Gronum Johanna Catharina Gronum Anthonie Johannes Gronum 1851–1928 Birth: July 9, 1851 32 18 — Magersfontein, Kimberley Death: February 17, 1928 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust
mother	Links Birth: December 18, 1857 25 25 — Robertson Baptism: January 7, 1858 25 25 — Robertson Religious marriage: April 12, 1875 — Zeerust Death: April 29, 1944 Burial: Zeerust Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Anthonie Johannes Gronum Anthonie Johannes Gronum Wouter Gronum Martha Margaretha Gronum Cornelia Carolina Gronum Susanna Maria Gronum Christina Margeritha Gronum Hester Margaretha Gronum Frederick Johannes Gronum Maria Margaretha Gronum Carel Frederik Gronum Francina Claradina Gronum Mattheus Adrian Gronum Johanna Catharina Gronum Susanna Maria Kirstein 1857–1944 Birth: December 18, 1857 25 25 — Robertson Death: April 29, 1944
Religious marriage	Religious marriage — April 12, 1875 — Zeerust
10 months himself	Links Birth: February 18, 1876 24 18 — Marico, Zeerust Death: February 25, 1902 — Klerksdorp Burial: Delareyville Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Anthonie Johannes Gronum 1876–1902 Birth: February 18, 1876 24 18 — Marico, Zeerust Death: February 25, 1902 — Klerksdorp
19 months younger brother	Links Birth: September 7, 1877 26 19 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Religious marriage: Zeerust Death: January 9, 1954 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Cornelia Dorethia Cilliers Susanna Maria Gronum Cornelia Dorothea Gronum Willem Adriaan Gronum Martha Margaretha Gronum Christina Catharina Gronum Maria Margaretha Gronum Anthonie Johannes Gronum Wouter Gronum 1877–1954 Birth: September 7, 1877 26 19 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Death: January 9, 1954 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust
22 months younger sister	Links Birth: July 9, 1879 28 21 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Barend Lombaard Martha Margaretha Gronum 1879–… Birth: July 9, 1879 28 21 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Death:
18 months younger sister	Links Birth: January 5, 1881 29 23 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Death: June 7, 1936 — Marico Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Philippus Cornis Loots Antonie Johannes Loots Cornelia Carolina Gronum 1881–1936 Birth: January 5, 1881 29 23 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Death: June 7, 1936 — Marico
2 years younger sister	Links Birth: December 30, 1882 31 25 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Religious marriage: 1906 Death: May 31, 1914 — Brits Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Stephanus Fourie Susanna Maria Gronum 1882–1914 Birth: December 30, 1882 31 25 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Death: May 31, 1914 — Brits
3 years younger sister	Links Birth: October 10, 1885 34 27 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Religious marriage: Death: June 13, 1960 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Edward Kirkton Cornelia Christina Kirkton Edward Kirkton Christina Margeritha Gronum 1885–1960 Birth: October 10, 1885 34 27 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Death: June 13, 1960 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust
23 months younger sister	Links Birth: August 1887 36 29 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Religious marriage: 1912 Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Carel Frederick Gottlieb Kirstein Carel Frederick Gottlieb Kirstein Hester Margaretha Gronum 1887–… Birth: August 1887 36 29 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Death:
22 months younger brother	Links Birth: May 21, 1889 37 31 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Frederick Johannes Gronum 1889–… Birth: May 21, 1889 37 31 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Death:
2 years younger sister	Links Birth: May 7, 1891 39 33 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Occupation: Teacher Death: December 15, 1973 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Maria Margaretha Gronum 1891–1973 Birth: May 7, 1891 39 33 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Death: December 15, 1973 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust
1 year younger brother	Links Birth: May 15, 1892 40 34 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Religious marriage: 1919 — Marico Death: November 2, 1978 — Krugersdorp Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Johanna Christina van Heerden Susanna Maria Gronum Johanna Christina Gronum Anthonie Johannes Gronum Susara Magdalena Gronum Martha Margaretha Gronum Anna Sophia Gronum Carel Frederick Gronum Willem van Heerden Gronum Wouter Gronum Carel Frederik Gronum 1892–1978 Birth: May 15, 1892 40 34 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Death: November 2, 1978 — Krugersdorp
2 years younger sister	Links Birth: September 16, 1894 43 36 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Death: June 16, 1975 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Francina Claradina Gronum 1894–1975 Birth: September 16, 1894 43 36 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Death: June 16, 1975 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust
15 months younger brother	Links Birth: November 27, 1895 44 37 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Education: High School — 1917 — Paarl Graduation: 1921 — Stellenbosch Occupation: Teacher — 1955 — Paarl Occupation: Teacher — Worcester Occupation: Teacher — Oudtshoorn Death: September 1, 1979 — Paarl Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Margaretha Johanna Slabber Anna Dorothea Gronum Mattheus Adrian Gronum 1895–1979 Birth: November 27, 1895 44 37 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Death: September 1, 1979 — Paarl
2 years younger sister	Links Birth: January 9, 1898 46 40 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Death: Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Gabriel (Theron) Thirion Johanna Catharina Gronum 1898–… Birth: January 9, 1898 46 40 — Sendelingspos, Zeerust Death:

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Death	https://www.angloboerwar.com/forum/6-places/29792-where-is-ysterspruit-and-wilgeboomsruit#
Burial	https://wmbr.org.za/burger-sterftes/1342-gronum-antonie-johannes-kaptein-25/ Reitfontein 248 Melliodra, naby Ottosdal https://www.southafricawargraves.org/lists/southafrica_nw_province.htm https://www.southafricawargraves.org/lists/southafrica_freestate.htm https://www.zabikers.co.za/2021/04/07/the-grave-tale-of-chasing-anglo-boer-war-ghosts-on-a-bmw-r1200-gs-adventure/ https://www.justice.gov.za/maps/Sheriffs-20230120/20230120-NW-Advert_Delareyville.pdf https://maps.app.goo.gl/n3p5P2J7djmHUDQg6 Zeerust Burgher Monument https://graves.eggsa.org/northwest/Zeerust_Urban/well_044/wef/IMG_0948.JPG

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Media object	Anthonie Gronum
Media object	Helde vereering Zeerust Note: https://graves.eggsa.org/northwest/Zeerust_Urban/well_044/wef/IMG_0948.JPG
Media object	Slag van Ysterspuit Note: Beskrywing van die slag van Ysterspruit soos beskryf in Die Bitter Einders 1901-1902 MA Gronum ISBN 0 624 00517 8
Media object	Slag van Ysterspruit soos beskryf in Wes-Transvaal van de Jager en Raath Note: ISBN 978-0-9947159-2-0 ISBN 978-0-9947159-2-0 Kraal uitgewers
Media object	Battle of Ysterspruit The Boer War Atlas Chris Ash Note: ISBN 978 1 928359 83 8
Media object	The War reporter: The Anglo Boer War through the eyes of the burghers JEH Grobler Note: The War reporter The Anglo Boer War through the eyes of the burghers. JEH Grobler The War reporter The Anglo Boer War through the eyes of the burghers. JEH Grobler ISBN 9781868421862
Media object	Kapt AJ Gronum se Kennis van Sterwe tydens Slag van Ysterspruit.png Note: From Carel Frederik Gronum Document
Media object	Kapt AJ Gronum Medaljes Note: From CF Gronum - Gronum Familie geskiedenis

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Family with parents
father Parents Anthonie Johannes Gronum Cornelia Carolina Christina Petronella van Tonder	Anthonie Johannes Gronum 1851–1928
mother Parents Wouter Carlszoon Kirstein Martha Margaretha Rabe	Susanna Maria Kirstein 1857–1944
himself	Anthonie Johannes Gronum 1876–1902
younger brother Family Cornelia Dorethia Cilliers Susanna Maria Gronum Cornelia Dorothea Gronum Willem Adriaan Gronum Martha Margaretha Gronum Christina Catharina Gronum Maria Margaretha Gronum Anthonie Johannes Gronum	Wouter Gronum 1877–1954
younger sister Family Barend Lombaard Private Private	Martha Margaretha Gronum 1879–…
younger sister Family Philippus Cornis Loots Private Antonie Johannes Loots	Cornelia Carolina Gronum 1881–1936
younger sister Family Stephanus Fourie	Susanna Maria Gronum 1882–1914
younger sister Family Edward Kirkton Cornelia Christina Kirkton Edward Kirkton	Christina Margeritha Gronum 1885–1960
younger sister Family Carel Frederick Gottlieb Kirstein Carel Frederick Gottlieb Kirstein	Hester Margaretha Gronum 1887–…
younger brother	Frederick Johannes Gronum 1889–…
younger sister	Maria Margaretha Gronum 1891–1973
younger brother Family Johanna Christina van Heerden Susanna Maria Gronum Johanna Christina Gronum Anthonie Johannes Gronum Susara Magdalena Gronum Martha Margaretha Gronum Anna Sophia Gronum Carel Frederick Gronum Willem van Heerden Gronum Wouter Gronum	Carel Frederik Gronum 1892–1978
younger sister	Francina Claradina Gronum 1894–1975
younger brother Family Margaretha Johanna Slabber Private Anna Dorothea Gronum	Mattheus Adrian Gronum 1895–1979
younger sister Family Gabriel (Theron) Thirion Private	Johanna Catharina Gronum 1898–…

Descendants

Anthonie Johannes Gronum(1876–1902)