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 | 0.02 - Inverness tour
Are you planning a visit to where your ancestors came from?
This is a tour guide of the places associated with three families - Gordon, Matheson & Finlayson.
It includes Craigton Cottage, Belmaduthy, Evanton & Brahan - and many others places.
(By Don Gordon - updated in May 2019) |
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| 0.04 - Craigton Cottage
Three places called Craigton Cottage were associated with the Finlaysons:-
* North Kessock - where the Finlayson family lived for several decades (1840s, 1850s & 1860s), and where David was born in 1845. It is now called Croft Downie.
* 8 Southside Place in Inverness - and where one of David's siblings lived in the 1890s & 1900s - and where David visited in 1901.
* Park Street, Hyde Park in Adelaide - where David lived for a short time in 1911.
(Don Gordon - updated in May 2019) |
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 | 1.10 - John GORDON & Elizabeth, nee GORDON
John & Lizy were born in the 1790s and lived in various locations a little north-west of Inverness. They had nine children, including Alexander who was born in 1822 - he married Jessie Matheson.
(A biography by Don Gordon, updated in June 2019) |
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| 1.20 - Alexander (senior) MATHESON & Margaret, nee FRASER
Alexander was born in Ross Shire in 1767 and served in the 78th Regiment for 20 years before marrying Margaret. They lived near Inverness and one of their children was Jessie in 1823 - she married Alexander Gordon. Margaret died in 1829 and Alexander married Betsy Murray and they lived near Loch Alsh. Alexander had 14 children from both marriages, eight of whom migrated to Australia.
(Biography by Don Gordon, updated June 2019) |
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| 1.30 - Alexander (senior) GORDON & Jessie, nee MATHESON
Alexander was born in Kiltearn in 1822 and Jessie was born in Loch Alsh in 1823. They married near Inverness and had three children (including Alexander jnr in 1852 - he married Annie Saltmarsh) in Scotland before migrating to South Australia. They settled at Belvidere and had three more children. Jessie died and Alexander's second wife was Ann Campbell with whom he had two more children. Alexander was a successful farmer and acquired many properties, but was not a rich man. He was predominant in the Church of Christ in Strathalbyn.
(Biography by Don Gordon, updated in June 2019) |
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| 1.80 - William SALTMARSH - another William, but not our relative
There was another William Saltmarsh who was a first fleet convict - but unfortunately we cannot claim him as our relative.
(By Don Gordon - updated June 2019) |
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 | 18 McCallum Ave, Daglish
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| 2.20 - Tales of Two Women
Sir Samuel Way was a prominent figure in the colony of South Australia as it became part of the new Commonwealth of Australia. The two women were with him at different stages of his career and they had very different experiences with him. Firstly, his secret relationship with Susannah Gooding and their five children, while his career was rapidly growing. And then the public adoration of his relationship with Kitty Gordon at the peak of his career at the very centre of Adelaide high society.
(Biography by Don Gordon - updated June 2019)
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| 2.24 - Shropshire sheep - Who was the first to bring them to Australia?
There are competing claims about Shropshire sheep - with connections with the Way, Gordon & Maidment families.
(By Don Gordon, updated in June 2019) |
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 | 2.30 - Donald Matheson GORDON & Annie, nee McLACHLAN
Donald was born near Strathalbyn in 1856. Annie was born in Bunbury in 1863. Donald worked on Annie's father's farm, Dalkeith near Owen and they lived on the farm for most of their married life, apart from eight years in Georgetown and their final years in Jameson. They were prominent in the Church of Christ in Owen. They had four children including Jeff who was born 1913 - he married Dora McLean.
(Biography by Don Gordon - updated June 2020) |
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| 2.40 - David FINLAYSON and Mary, nee SALTMARSH
David was born in 1845 in Craigton Cottage near Inverness. When he was 19 years old, he migrated to South Australia and settled in Alma. Mary was born in 1850 in Mt Pleasant in South Australia. They were married in 1871 and they had eight children. Their youngest child was Ruby born in 1887 - she married James Gordon. The Finlaysons were initially living in Alma and moved to Owen in 1880. David had the local store and was prominent in local community life, particularly with the Churches of Christ.
(Biography by Don Gordon - updated June 2019) |
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| 2.50 - Edwin Charles (snr) MAIDMENT & Esther Fanny, nee DOOL or DOEL
Edwin was born in 1795 in Wiltshire. Esther was born about 1800 in Westbury. They married in 1819 and they lived in Bradford and Bradley. They had nine children. He was a carpenter and wheelwright. The family migrated to South Australia in 1840 and lived in various locations in south-east - notably Tin Pot. They were involved in haulage and then had the Evelyn Inn. One of their daughters Fanny, was the second wife of married Henry Saltmarsh. Another daughter, Sophia, was the mother of Fanny Ellis who was the second wife of David Finlayson.
(Biography by Don Gordon - updated June 2019) |
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| 2.60 - Henry SALTMARSH and Fanny, nee MAIDMENT
Henry was born in Yorkshire in 1819 and, at 19 years, he migrated to South Australia. Fanny Maidment was born in 1824 and migrated at 16 years. They married in 1845 and had seven children, three of whom died very young. The second child was Mary, who married David Finlayson, and the sixth was Annie, who married Alexander Gordon.
Fanny died at the age of 33. The next year, 1858, Henry married Margaret Rutherford. Of their six children, one was adopted and one died early. Margaret died in 1894.
Henry’s third marriage was with Ann Willesee Rains in 1897.
Only nine of Henry’s 13 children (including one adopted) survived to adulthood.
Henry died in Dry Creek in 1899 at the age of 79 years.
(Notes for biography - by Don Gordon - updated in February 2020) |
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| 2.70 - James McLACHLAN (snr) & Catherine, nee McCOLL
James was born in Lanarkshire in 1842. He married Catherine and they migrated aged 20 and 18 years. He pioneered South Australian farmland around Alma and Owen and was a leader in the church and the community. He was a municipal counsellor for many years and was in the South Australian parliament for nine years.
James and Catherine had two children – Annie in 1863 and James jnr in 1871. Catherine died a few months after giving birth to James jnr. James second marriage was with Fanny Cope and they had three children.
James died in 1904 at the age of 62.
(Biography by Don Gordon in June 2019) |
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| 3.50 - James GORDON and Ruby, nee FINLAYSON
James was born in 1886 in Dalkey. Ruby was born in 1887 in Owen. They grew up together in the small town of Owen in South Australia. They married in 1912 and had three children. Jefferson (‘Jeff’), then Coralie and Lionel (‘Bill’).
James ran a shop in Owen for a decade and then was a church minister for 25 years. He was stationed at churches in Owen, Georgetown, Cowandilla-Brooklyn Park, Northam, North Perth and Fremantle. He was active in the temperance movement and also conducted tent missions.
James died in Hobart in 1972, aged 86 years. Ruby died there in 1978, aged 90 years.
(Biography by Don Gordon - updated in July 2019) |
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| 4.06 - Memoirs of Jefferson Weyburn Gordon on the occasion of his 80th birthday - 15th Feb 1993 (without photos)
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| 4.10 - Jeff GORDON & Dora, nee McLEAN - Light & Shade
Jeff was born in 1913 in Balaklava. He grew up in South Australain country town of Owen and Georgetown and then Cowandilla near Adelaide. Dora was born in 1917 in Mile End near Cowandilla. hen became the minister at North Perth Church of Christ. Jeff started working in the Jason’s factory near Perth.
Jeff moved to Northam in Western Australia and the romance continued by correspondence for four years until they were married in 1838. They lived in Daglish near Perth and had three children. Jason was with Jason Industries for 50 years. They were very active with the Church of Christ at Subiaco and also had state-wide leadership roles.
In 1975 Dora established a centre for children of working parents - caring for the children before and after school. Soon after Jeff retired, he joined Dora at the child care centre.
They moved to Brisbane in 1986 – firstly in Kenmore and then Forest Lake. Again, they were active in the Church of Christ – at the Westside church.
Jeff died on 2005 at 92 years, and Dora died in 2015 aged 98 years.
(Biography by Don Gordon - updated in July 2019) |
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| 4.15 - Jeff Gordon and his Harley - 1936
This is a story by Don Gordon for Jeff's great-grandchildren about his Harley Davidson motorcycle.
(Updated November 2019) |
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| 4.61 - Tom BECKITT & Hyacinth, nee MARSH
Tom was born in 1910 and grew up in Liverpool. When he was 14 years old, he migrated to Western Australia. The family lived in Subiaco and ran a corner store in the East Perth area, selling groceries and a wide range of family requirements.
Cynthia’s parents met in the gold mining town of Walhalla in Victoria where her grandfather was a bandmaster. The family moved to Kalgoorlie and then Perth where Cynthia was born in 1909. They settled in West Leederville. Her father had an industrial accident which left him without the use of one of his arms so he supported his family by collecting and selling firewood near Perth – using a horse and cart.
Cynthia became a seamstress-taylor. She was active with the ‘Y’ sports and social life. Tom and Cynthia met because Tom was also involved ‘Y’ sports.
They married in 1939, after Tom had completed studies. They moved to Capel where Tom had obtained work as an accountant with a butter factory. Coralie was born in 1940. Tom served in the army World War II and was stationed in Busselton, Geraldton & Queensland. During this time he had intermittent contact with the family. Max was born in 1944. After the war the family lived in Fremantle and Mt Barker (WA) and then settled in Bunbury.
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 | Adamant - voyage from London to Adelaide in 1865
David Finlayson was a 20 year old [c1845], labourer, travelling without family. |
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 | Aileen Margaret Gordon, nee Kelly
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 | Albyn Huntley Dunallan Gordon
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 | Alex jnr Gordon & Annie, nee Saltmarsh in 1908
Notice how tall Alex is - and that he is balding by the age of 56 years. |
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 | Alexander Gordon & Annie nee Saltmarsh
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 | Alexander Gordon & Annie Saltmarsh - marriage on 31st March 1875 in Adelaide
Wedding at the Christian Chapel, Grote St, Adelaide. Witnesses were Mary McGregor (of Celamy?), Henry Saltmarsh (farmer of Lake Plains), and Robert D Lawrie (farmer of Alma).
Alexander was a 22 year old [c1853], bachelor, a farmer of Alma, whose his father was Alexander Gordon.
Annie was a 21 year old [c1854], spinster of Lake Plains whose father was Henry Saltmarsh. |
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| Alexander Gordon & Jessie Matheson - marriage on 18th Feb 1850 in Kirkhill
OPR marriages 103/0020 0133 - Kirkhill on 18th February 1850
"Married of this date Alexander Gordon Brahan Parish of Urray to Jessie Matheson Inchberry Parish of Kirkhill witness Alex Fraser esq and Alex Douglas schoolmaster Taewilt??" |
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 | Alexander GORDON & Jessie, nee MATHESON - Gravestone at Strathalbyn cemetery
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| Alexander Gordon & Margaret McDonald - married on 31st January 1794 in Knockbain
Alexr Gordon at Belmaduthie & Margt McDonald married at Suddie this parish on 31st January 1794
(Registered Knockbain, Suddie & Kilmuir Wester, OPR marriages 073/10 163, page 163 of 196) |
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 | Alexander Gordon (jnr) - middle aged
Baptized by W Judd in 1870 |
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 | Alexander GORDON (senior)
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 | Alexander Gordon (senior) - biography
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 | Alexander Gordon - baptism 19th Feb 1822 in Kiltearn, Ross
Birth extract registration 003149, County of Ross
Father - John Gordon, gardener at Kiltearn
Mother - Lizy Gordon |
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| Alexander Gordon - born 4th April 1852 in Larbert
OPR 485-2
Father - Alexander Gordon, labourer
Mother - Jessie Mathieson |
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 | Alexander Gordon - death on 21st April 1925 in Adelaide
* Alexander Gordon, male, aged 74 years [c1851], grazier, usual residence Wanbi, born in Stirling, migrated 70 years ago, age at marriage 22 years [c1903]
* Living children 8 boys & 3 girls, none deceased.
* Cause of death cancer of stomach for 8 months.
* Place of death Miss Lawrence's Private Hospital in Wakefield Street, Hindmarsh Ward, Adelaide.
* Undertaker Vekuabe? Rundle Street Adelaide.
* Extract of death certificate, registration 152992 |
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 | Alexander Gordon - Will - died 1925
* Will signed 13th March 1925
* “I give and bequeath the whole of his real and personal estate to my wife Annie Gordon for her use and benefit absolutely”
* Died 21st April 1925
* Probate on 22nd May 1925
* Estate not to exceed 4100 pounds
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| Alexander Matheson & Margaret Fraser - marriage on 14th Feb 1812 in Inverness
Marriage of Alexander Matheson Serjeant [sic] 78th Regt & Margaret Fraser on 14 February 1812 in Inverness.
OPR marriages 098/00800269 Inverness |
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| Alexander Matheson - discharge papers from 78th Foot in 1813
His Majesty's 2nd Battalion 78th Regiment of Foot .... These are to certify, that Serjeant [sic] Alexander Matheson in Captain Charles Robertson's Company .... born in the Parish of Lochailsh in or near the town of Dingwall in the County of Ross was enlisted at the age of twenty six years and had served in the said regiment for the space of twenty years and 194 days ...... but in consequence of disability from long disease and long service in a hot climate is rendered unfit for further service, and is hereby discharged ..... he is forty six years of age is five feet five & half inches in height, brown hair, grey eyes, swarthy complexion, by trade labourer..... Statement of Service: In 78th Regiment from 21st March 1793, serjeant for 18 years & 304 days, corporal for 1 year & 255 days. Total service for 28 years & 11 days. In East Indies for half period of 7 years & 182 days. Dated 20th day of Sept 1813. [The notes on the last page show a credit of 15 years EI (in the East Indies) for 7 and half years actually served. And there are some calculations which are not understood but might indicate the rate of the pension of two pounds and one & half shillings???] |
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 | Alexander Matheson died on 6th Feb 1865 in Bonar
Alexander Matheson, Chelsea Pensioner, married to Betsy Murray died at midnight on 6th February 1865 in Polnahard??? Pubussie??? aged 90 years [c1775]. His parents were Donald Matheson (deceased) and Martha Robertson (deceased). Cause of death was infirmities of old age for 1 day. There was no medical attendant. The informant was Robert Murray, Alexander's brother-in-law, who was present.
Statutory deaths 046/010007, District of Bonar in the County of Sutherland |
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| Alexandrina May MATHESON - teaching record
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 | Alma Church of Christ
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 | Angus, Miriam, Daniel & Philip Gordon
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 | Ann Gordon - died 8th Nov 1888 - burial stone in Urray
Inscription: "Loving memory of Ann Gordon, born 24th May 1820, died 8th Nov 1888. This stone is erected by her sorrowful friend Julia Marchioness of Tweeddale, her mistress. Major Stewart Mackenzie of Seaforth" |
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 | Ann Gordon death 8th Nov 1888 in Brahan Castle
* Died 8th Nov 1888 at 1 pm at Brahan Castle, Urray
* Aged: 68 years old
* Cause of death: Disease of heart and liver for 7 weeks - not certified
* Occupation: Housekeeper - domestic servant
* Father: John Gordon, horticultural labourer, deceased
* Mother: Elizabeth Gordon MS (maiden surname), deceased
* Informant: A Gordon, nephew, Maryburgh
* Registered: 13th Nov 1888 at Fairburn, Donald MacLean, District of Urray in County of Ross. |
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 | Annie GORDON, nee McLACHLAN - Orbituary in 1934
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 | Annie Saltmarsh as a young woman
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 | Annie Saltmarsh as an adult
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 | Annie Saltmarsh in later years
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 | Articles written by Judy - Leadership, Worship, Burnout & Narrative Preaching
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