Later Life and Family
His residence in Cape Town was Southfield House in Plumstead, where he died in 1901.
His first wife was Isabella Shaw (1810-1869). After her death he married Susan Krynauw (1842-1890) who became Lady Southey. He had two daughters and eight sons, including Richard Southey who gained distinction as a military commander. His niece was Lady Frost, born Frances Cordelia Powell, married to Sir John Frost. Southey is ancestor to several distinguished South African families.
Read more about this topic: Richard Southey (colonial Administrator)
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