Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Elizabeth Frances Donkin Port Elizabeth
Elizabeth Frances Donkin (nee Markham)was the first wife of Sir Rufane Donkin, she died in India before 1820 but the Donkin is left as a testimony to her.Lady Elizabeth has a solid Genealogy and can be perused on the internet for those interested in family trees. The Donkin memorial was designed by Mr. Reed and built by soldiers from the Fort. The stone for the memorial was supplied by a local businessman in Port Elizabeth.
Picture Source "A Panorama of Port Elizabeth"
A.A.Bakema
page 40
1971
Elizabeth Frances Donkin's Grave in Meerut India with her great granddaughter visiting her tomb.