MARK SHUTTLEWORTH

Mark became the world's second space tourist, flying on a Soyuz rocket to the International Space Station in April 2002.
He is a descendant of East Griqualand Kokstad couple: Joseph Shuttleworth (son of 1850 Natal Byrne Settler) and Jessie James (granddaughter of 1820 Settlers.)

The tombstone of the original Byrne Settler - HENRY SHUTTLEWORTH - ggg grandfather of Mark, is in Kokstad Cemetery. His gg grandparents Joseph and Jessie Shuttleworth are also buried there.
The Inscriptions read:
Henry Shuttleworth - b. 19.4.1906 .. 81 yrs and 17 days
Joseph Shuttleworth - b. 4.9.1854 d. 4.8.1941
Jessie Shuttleworth - b. 22.5.1858 d. 16.2.1936

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ARRIVALS OF VARIOUS SHIPPING concerning Settler HENRY SHUTTLEWORTH and family:
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1850 (October 10) Arrival of Emily - HENRY SHUTTLEWORTH - Byrne Settler

1863 (March 1) Arrival of Norman - Return of SHUTTLEWORTH FAMILY to Natal from E Cape