At the age of eight he left the Cape Colony in the group of Hendrik Potgieter. Went through the whole journey, including Natal. Participated in the Battle of Bloedrivier. Prominent farmer that losteverything in the Anglo Boer war.
Source: Viljoen Familieregister, deel 3, p.1253; by H.C. Viljoen; published 2012.
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