The descendants of John and Janefer Starke are planning a family reunion to commemorate 175 years since John's arrival in Cape Town.
Taking Place on Heritage Day Weekend 2017 (23/24 Sept), a fitting weekend to celebrate our family heritage in this beautiful country that we call home.
The Starke Family Reunion committee cordially invite you to celebrate the 175th year family reunion. We wish to invite you to join us on this momentous occasion to commemorate our families 175th year in South Africa.
We have planned two wonderful days out at Contermanskloof and Muldersvlei farms as was previously done in 1992 for the 150th family reunion. We hope you and your family can join us so that we may all get to know each other and enjoy a fun filled day with lots of laughs and everlasting memories. |
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Some important information regarding the tickets:- Tickets are limited and we ask that you purchase yours sooner rather than later.
- Tickets can be purchased on the above website and will include options for selected memorabilia.
- Memorabilia bought will be collected on Day 1 at Contermanskloof farm.
- Memorabilia will have a cut off date of 15 July 2017 to ensure they are ready by the event date.
- Partners are welcome but will require a ticket.
- If you are unable to use the online ticketing system, please contact us at [email protected]
- If you have any special dietary requirements, please get in contact with us on the email address above.
- Dress code for day 1 at Contermanskloof is casual as this day will be filled with outdoor activities.
- Dress code for day 2 at Muldersvlei will be smart/casual.
- To Purchase Merchandise without tickets or at a later time please follow this link
- https://www.quicket.co.za/events/16194-starke-family-reunion-2017-175-years-in-south-africa/#/merchandise
Event details are as follows:- Both days will be children friendly with designated play areas.
- Cash bars will be available with some wine and beer catered for by the committee.
- Lunch will be provided for by the committee on each day.
- Unfortunately there will be no ATM at the event so ensure that you bring cash for any extras you wish to purchase.
- Both event locations are well facilitated and include basic amenities.
- We recommend you bring a spare set of clothes for Day 1 if you intent to take part in the fun activities.
Day 1 - Contermanskloof farmThis day is set to be about family fun and getting to know each other: - Gates open at 9:00am
- Arrival ticket and collection
- Tea/Coffee to be served
- Outdoor activities (Boere sports) and games for the whole family.
- Tree planting and Family photo
- Lunch
- Auction and Speeches
- Dancing and socializing till late
Day 2 - Muldersvlei farmThis day will be about giving thanks and spending time with the family:- Gates open at 10:30am
- Arrival and ticket collection
- Coffee and Tea on the Manor House Lawn
- Short Thanksgiving Service
- Harvest Table Lunch
LocationsContermanskloof farm Contermanskloof Road
Durbanville
Cape Town Muldersvlei farm (Please Note that You can buy tickets for either of the events or both days.
A Brief History |
The Starke family name seems to have its origins in Anglo-Saxon or Old English, with the evolution of the name rooted in Norfolk, England. Originally spelt, Stark, it changed to Starke around the 1750's, when Ezekiel Stark married Martha Starke. |
The Starke roots can be traced to Little Ellingham, Norfolk, from where John Starke emigrated to South Africa in 1842. On her s arrival, John established a blacksmith and wagon repair shop in Mowbray, Cape Town and married Janefer Shugg in 1851.
In 1861, John returned to farming andpurchased The Old Oak farm. John and Janefer had twelve children, and Joostenberg, Ongegund (renamed, Oatlands) and Mulder's Vlei, were purchased for their sons.
A detailed history of John and Janefer Starke, and their offspring, is chronicled in Starke Saga, written and compiled by Christopher and Luann Waller, 1997 and Familia Starke written earlier.
