Carl Hermann Wilhelm Springorum
A preliminary search into the ancestors of the South African branch of the Springorum family leads to Carl Hermann Wilhelm Springorum. He was born either in Dortmund or Düsseldorf — the available sources differ regarding his exact place of birth.
In 1893, Carl Hermann emigrated to South Africa. Passenger records show him registered on a ship bound for South Africa together with his wife and five children. This confirms that the family relocation was deliberate and substantial, not an individual migration.
Carl Hermann had two sons: August and Friedrich (Fritz). August had only one son, and so far I have not found any further information about Friedrich (Fritz). Here is the corrected version, clearly and neutrally phrased:
Interestingly, the death record of August states that he was born in South Africa. However, this does not align with his recorded birth year of 1890. When the family emigrated in 1893, August would have been three years old, indicating that he was in fact born before their departure from Europe.
Even so, this limited line of descent does not yet explain why there are currently 73 individuals bearing the name Springorum living in South Africa.
Events & References
Family Carl Springorum and Maria de Gier travels to South-Africa
6 October 1893 · Southampton, Hampshire, England
In 1893, Carl Hermann Wilhelm Springorum emigrated to South Africa. The passenger list records him travelling together with his wife and five children, confirming that this was a full family relocation rather than an individual migration. This document marks the formal beginning of the South African branch of the Springorum family.
Reference: Family Carl Springorum and Maria de Gier travels to South-Africa
Family
Parents
- ♂ Wilhelm August Hermann Springorum (1830 – 1909)
- ♀ Amelie Friedrike Schuberknecht (1824 – ?)
Partner(s) & Children
Maria Anna de Gier (1859 – 1929)
- ♀ Maud Amelia Sybilla Springorum (1885 – 1956)
- ♀ Charlotte Augusta Georgina Springorum (1887 – 1960)
- ♀ Amelia Maria Springorum (1889 – 1976)
- ♂ August Frederik Wilhelm Springorum (1890 – 1942)
- ♀ Geraldine Marie Springorum (1891 – 1926)
- ♀ Vera Springorum (1894 – 1975)
- ♀ Irene Springorum (1896 – 1983)
- ♂ Friedrich (Fritz) Springorum (1898 – 1979)