YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Willem Hendrik Pretorius 1821–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 MAY 1821

Birth Location: South Africa

Death Date: 1921

Death Location: Rietpoort, Waterberg, Transvaal Province, South Africa

Father: Willem Pretorius

Mother:

Spouse(s): Gertruida Havenga

Children(s): Lodewicus Pretorius, Willem Pretorius, Willem Pretorius, Barend Pretorius, Philippus Pretorius, Hermanus Pretorius, Zacharias Pretorius, Petronella Pretorius

Willem Hendrik Pretorius was born in 1821 in South Africa, the child of Willem Pretorius And Petronella Christina Botha. Willem Hendrik Pretorius married Gertruida Magdalena Havenga, and had children including Barend Petrus Pretorius, Hermanus Christoffel Pretorius, Lodewicus Johannes Pretorius, Petronella Elizabeth Pretorius, Philippus Daniel Pretorius, Willem Hendrik Pretorius, Willem Petrus Christiaan Pretorius, Zacharias Christiaan Pretorius. Willem Hendrik Pretorius passed away in 1921 in Rietpoort, Waterberg, Transvaal Province, South Africa.

Find more search results for Willem Pretorius
WP

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
B
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Willem Hendrik Pretorius was born in 1821 in South Africa, the child of Willem Pretorius And Petronella Christina Botha.
  • Willem Hendrik Pretorius married Gertruida Magdalena Havenga, and had children including Barend Petrus Pretorius, Hermanus Christoffel Pretorius, Lodewicus Johannes Pretorius, Petronella Elizabeth Pretorius, Philippus Daniel Pretorius, Willem Hendrik Pretorius, Willem Petrus Christiaan Pretorius, Zacharias Christiaan Pretorius.
  • Willem Hendrik Pretorius passed away in 1921 in Rietpoort, Waterberg, Transvaal Province, South Africa.

Immediate Family

Parents

Willem Pretorius
1786–
Birth Location: –
WP

Spouses(s)

Gertruida Havenga
1826–1901
Birth Location: also given as: 14 May 1826, Cradock, Eastern Cape, South Africa
GH

Children(s)

Lodewicus Pretorius
1856–1946
Birth Location: –
LP
Willem Pretorius
1844–
Birth Location: –
WP
Willem Pretorius
1851–1916
Birth Location: Rustenburg, North West, South Africa
WP
Barend Pretorius
1848–1930
Birth Location: –
BP
Philippus Pretorius
1854–1927
Birth Location: –
PP
Hermanus Pretorius
1858–1946
Birth Location: Rietfontein, Waterberg, Transvaal, South Africa
HP
Zacharias Pretorius
1860–1939
Birth Location: –
ZP
Petronella Pretorius
1862–
Birth Location: –
PP

Willem Pretorius's Ancestors

Self
Willem Pretorius
1821–1921
Birth Place: South Africa
Parents
Willem Pretorius
1786–
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willem Pretorius's Descendants

1.
WP
Willem (Hendrik) Pretorius (25 MAY 1821–1921) m. Gertruida (Magdalena) Havenga (22 NOV 1826–22 NOV 1901)
  1. 1. Lodewicus (Johannes) Pretorius 1856–1946 m. Sophia (Maria) Pretorius 1858–1909
    1. 1. Barend (Petrus) Pretorius 1891–1968 m. Cornelia (Carolina) Swanepoel 1898–1984
      1. 1. Barend (Petrus) Pretorius 1921–
      2. 2. Johanna (Susanna) Pretorius 1924–
      3. 3. Beatrice (Mary) Pretorius 1925–
      4. 4. Joseph (Johannes) Pretorius 1925–
    2. 2. Philippus (Daniel) Pretorius 1898–1977
    3. 3. Johanna (Catharina) Pretorius 1879– m. Daniel (Elardus) Erasmus 1870–
    4. 4. Sophia (Maria) Pretorius 1901–1987
    5. 5. Willem (Hendrik Jacobus) Pretorius 1882–1930 m. Anna (Sophia) Visser 1888–
      1. 1. Lodewicus (Johannes) Pretorius 1907–1983
      2. 2. Sophia (Maria) Pretorius 1911–
      3. 3. Philippina (Jacoba) Pretorius 1913– m. Dennis (Jacobus) Henderson 1908–
      4. 4. Willem (Hendrik Jacobus) Pretorius 1921–
      5. 5. Ernestus (Jacobus Johannes) Pretorius 1915–
      6. 6. Anna (Sophia) Pretorius 1917–
      7. 7. Susara (Isabella Catharina) Pretorius 1923– m. Dirk (Jacobus) Hanekom 1921–1995
    6. 6. Sarel (Jacobus) Pretorius 1894–1945
    7. 7. Willem (Pieter Jacobus) Pretorius 1883–1889
    8. 8. Gertruida (Magdalena) Pretorius 1884–1955 m. Johannes (Zacharias) Helberg 1876–1946
      1. 1. Sophia (Maria) Helberg 1908–
      2. 2. Gerhardus (Francois) Helberg 1910–1992
      3. 3. Lodewicus (Johannes) Helberg 1912–
      4. 4. Johannes (Zacharias) Helberg 1914–
      5. 5. Willem (Hendrik Jacobus) Helberg 1917–
      6. 6. Theunis (Johannes) Helberg 1918–
      7. 7. Maria (Susanna Magdalena) Helberg 1925–
    9. 9. Sophia (Maria) Pretorius 1895–1901
    10. 10. Johannes (Lodewicus) Pretorius 1887–
    11. 11. Willem (Pieter Jacobus) Pretorius 1889–1971 m. Anna (Magdalena) Coetzee 1893–1977
  2. 2. Willem (Petrus Christiaan) Pretorius 1844–
  3. 3. Willem (Hendrik) Pretorius 1851–1916
  4. 4. Barend (Petrus) Pretorius 1848–1930
  5. 5. Philippus (Daniel) Pretorius 1854–1927
  6. 6. Hermanus (Christoffel) Pretorius 1858–1946
  7. 7. Zacharias (Christiaan) Pretorius 1860–1939
  8. 8. Petronella (Elizabeth) Pretorius 1862–

Willem Pretorius's Timeline

4 Records

1821
25 MAY 1821
Birth of Willem Hendrik Pretorius in South Africa
South Africa
1821
12 AUG 1821
Willem Hendrik Pretorius was baptized in Cradock, Stormberg District, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Cradock, Stormberg District, Eastern Cape, South Africa
1920
25 JUN 1920
Age 99
Death of Willem Hendrik Pretorius in Rietpoort, Waterberg
Rietpoort, Waterberg
1921
1921
Age 100
Burial of Willem Hendrik Pretorius in Rietpoort, Waterberg, Transvaal Province, South Africa
Rietpoort, Waterberg, Transvaal Province, South Africa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 MAY 1821
    Event Place: South Africa

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 12 AUG 1821
    Event Place: Cradock, Stormberg District, Eastern Cape, South Africa

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 3 JUL 1843
    Event Place: Winburg, Free State, South Africa

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 JUN 1920
    Event Place: Rietpoort, Waterberg

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Rietpoort, Waterberg, Transvaal Province, South Africa
Find more search results for Willem Pretorius

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE