Born in Zuurveld. Wikipedia: See also[edit] Graaff-Reinet: Gerrit Maritz, Great Trek Leader after whom Pietermaritzburg was partly named was a wagon-maker in the town. Pietermaritzburg: There exist two interpretations about the origin of the city's name. One is that it was named after Piet Retief and Gerrit Maritz, two famous Voortrekker leaders.
Residence Caledon St 8 (1824-30), Noorderkant St 1 (1830-36), Graaff-Reinet[3]
Occupation Details
Gerhard or Manie's occupation was Ward master, provisional Field cornet, wagon builder.