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David Finlayson & Mary Saltmarsh - marriage on 23rd Aug 1871 at Henry's residence
David Finlayson & Mary Saltmarsh - marriage on 23rd Aug 1871 at Henry's residence
David Finlayson and Mary Saltmarsh married on 23rd Aug 1871 in the residence of Henry Saltmarsh. He was 25 years old [c1846], bachelor, store keeper living in Alma, son of David Finlayson. She was 20 years old [c1851], spinster living in Lake Plains, daughter of Henry Saltmarsh. The officiating minister was Richard Woolcock. The witnesses were Arch Cruickshank, farmer of Alma, and S McAlister, surgeon of Langhorne.  
 
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David Finlayson & May McKenzie - marriage on 12th Dec 1834 in Knockbain
David Finlayson & May McKenzie - marriage on 12th Dec 1834 in Knockbain
"David Finlayson and May McKenzie both servants to Mr Roderick McKenzie Minister of this parish" 
 
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David Finlayson - born 25th Nov 1845 in Knockbain
David Finlayson - born 25th Nov 1845 in Knockbain
David Finlayson cottage of Craigton and his spouse May McKenzie had a son born who was baptized and named David
NRS OPR births 073/20114 Knockbain page 114 of 230 
 
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David Finlayson - born of 3rd April 1841 in Knockburn
David Finlayson - born of 3rd April 1841 in Knockburn
David Finlayson Craigton Cottage and his spouse May McKenzie had a son born who was baptized and named David
NRS OPR births 073/20103, Knockbain, page 103 of 230 
 
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David Finlayson - born on 1st Dec 1811 in Fodderty
David Finlayson - born on 1st Dec 1811 in Fodderty
1st Dec 1811 - John Finlayson weaver Kt?? of Dochmalnag - a son, David
Source: OPR births 065/10127 Fodderty, page 127 of 204 
 
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David Finlayson - born on 22nd March 1810 in Fodderty
David Finlayson - born on 22nd March 1810 in Fodderty
The father is John Finlayson, above Dochmalnag
OPR - Fodderty, 064/10125, page 125 of 204
 
 
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David Finlayson - death on 2nd Dec 1862 in Craigton Cottage
David Finlayson - death on 2nd Dec 1862 in Craigton Cottage
David Finlayson, aged 50 years [c1812], gardener, married to May McKenzie, died at 7:30 pm on 2nd Dec 1862 at Craigton Cottage. His father was John Finlayson, weaver (deceaased) and mother was Margaret, nee MacKay (deceased). Cause of death was organic disease of the stomach for several months, as certified by KA Manford. Informant was his son, Wm E Finlayson who was present.
ScotlandsPeople, statutory deaths 073/00 0037, Parish of Knockburn, County of Ross.  
 
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David Finlayson's letter to his daughter, Ruby, while he was visiting Scotland - in 1901
David Finlayson's letter to his daughter, Ruby, while he was visiting Scotland - in 1901
 
 
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David Gordon & Christine - migrated on Marco Polo arriving in Victoria in 1852
David Gordon & Christine - migrated on Marco Polo arriving in Victoria in 1852
The Marco Carlo arrived on 20th September 1852 - the master was JN Forbes.
David was recorded as a 28 year old farm labourer, and Christine was 24 years old. Both were listed as Scottish adults of course. Altogether, there were 930 passengers who consisted 661 from Scotland, 55 from England and 214 from Ireland - 603 adults, 293 chidren between 1 and 14 years and 34 babies.  
 
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Dora & Jeff Gordon - OAM - Order of Australia Medal
Dora & Jeff Gordon - OAM - Order of Australia Medal
Dora and Jeff were awarded the OAM for operating the Subiaco Children's Centre for 11 years. This was one of the first such centres for caring for children before and after school when their parents were working.  
 
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Dora Gordon (McLean) - birth extract - 18th May 1917 in West Adelaide
Dora Gordon (McLean) - birth extract - 18th May 1917 in West Adelaide
Registered in South Australia 998/309, extract 64714 
 
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Edwin Charles Maidment - notes by Kaylene Selfeldt
Edwin Charles Maidment - notes by Kaylene Selfeldt
 
 
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Elizabeth GORDON - death 8th July 1883 at Brahan Mains, Urray.jpg
Elizabeth GORDON - death 8th July 1883 at Brahan Mains, Urray.jpg
Elizabeth Gordon, at 7:45 am on 8th July 1883 at Brahan Mains, district of Urray in County of Ross. Aged 92 years. Widow of John Gordon (horticultural labourer), daughter of Hugh Gordon (master gardener) & Ann Gordon (nee MacTavish). Cause of death - old age for 3 weeks. There was no medical attendant. Informant was Hugh Gordon, grandson of Conon Bridge.  
 
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Esther Fanny Maidment - death on 18th June 1866 in Strathalbyn
Esther Fanny Maidment - death on 18th June 1866 in Strathalbyn
18th June 1866, Esther Fanny Maidment, 66 yrs, widow of the late Charles Maidment, retired, usual place of residence Strathalbyn. Cause of death typhoid fever. Place of death Strathalbyn. Informant was George Ellis of the Meadows??  
 
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Evangelistic Union of Churches of Christ in SA - Dec 1883
Evangelistic Union of Churches of Christ in SA - Dec 1883
 
 
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Everley, Tin Pot & Woodchester
Everley, Tin Pot & Woodchester
By Eric A Cross 
 
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Fanny Maidment - birth 6th April 1824 & baptized on 13th June 1824 in Westbury
Fanny Maidment - birth 6th April 1824 & baptized on 13th June 1824 in Westbury
Fanny daughter of Charles Maidment and Esther his wife (late Doel spinster) of this parish of Westbury in the County of Wilts was born on the sixth day of April one thousand eight hundred and twenty four and baptized on the thirteenth day of June one thousand eight hundred and twenty four by me William Stein?? Palmer Protestant dispensing Minister 
 
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Fanny Saltmarsh, nee Maidment - death on 21st June 1857 in Bugle Ranges
Fanny Saltmarsh, nee Maidment - death on 21st June 1857 in Bugle Ranges
21st June 1857, Fanny Saltmarsh died at Bugle Ranges, aged 32 years, wife, usual residence Bugle Ranges. Cause of death child birth ??? 
 
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Finlayson family bible
Finlayson family bible
DAVID FINLAYSON
* Birth: At Craigton, near Inverness, Rosshire, Scotland on 17th November 1845
* Migration: Arrived in South Australia per ship "Adamant" on 15th Oct 1865
* Baptism: Immersed and received into fellowship of the Church of Christ at Alma on 2nd December 1866.
* First marriage: On 23 Aug 1871 to Miss Mary Saltmarsh (died 7th May 1904)
* Children: Raymond, Oliver, Everard, Florence, Maria, Ruby & Ethel
* Second marriage: To Fanny Ellis (born at the Meadows South on 20th November 1859) - marriage on 27th Oct 1909 in Thornber St Unley Park (residence of S T Hamilyn - Fanny's brother-in-law)
* Baptism of Fanny: Immersed on Friday 27th January 1911 and received into fellowship Church of Christ Park St Unley on following Lordsday.
* Death of David: At Balaklava South Australia on 10th June 1913 - interred Owen Cemetery. 
 
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Five generations of Gordons - notes by Colin Semmler
Five generations of Gordons - notes by Colin Semmler
 
 
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Helen Margaret 'Peggy'  Gordon & John H Lovegrove - wedding item in newspaper
Helen Margaret 'Peggy' Gordon & John H Lovegrove - wedding item in newspaper
 
 
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Henry Saltmarsh & Rhoda Rose Coad - married 3rd Sept 1895 in Strathalbyn
Henry Saltmarsh & Rhoda Rose Coad - married 3rd Sept 1895 in Strathalbyn
Place: Primative Methodist Church, Strathalbyn
Groom: Age 25, born c1870, single, father Henry Saltmarsh
Bride: Age 21, born c1874, single, father Nicholas Coad  
 
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Henry Saltmarsh - birth 26th April 1820 in Hackney, Middlesex
Henry Saltmarsh - birth 26th April 1820 in Hackney, Middlesex
OPR Baptisms in Parish of Saint John at Hackney, County of Middlesex, page 265, reg 2120
Parents - Elizabeth & Henry Saltmarsh, carpenter of Shacklewell (Shacklewell is in Hackney)
Comment: This might not be 'our' Henry's birth. This Hackney family might be related to a Donald Saltmarsh (Victorian Senator) who is not a relative. (source: Rosemary Saltmarsh email on 10th Aug 2018) 
 
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Henry Saltmarsh - died 17th Aug 1899 in Dry Creek
Henry Saltmarsh - died 17th Aug 1899 in Dry Creek
Age: 60 years, born c1839
Residence: Dry Creek
Place of death: Dry Creek 
 
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Henry Saltmarsh - died 21st Oct 1946 in St Peters
Henry Saltmarsh - died 21st Oct 1946 in St Peters
Born: c1870
Marital status: Widower
Residence: Milang
Place of death: St Peters 
 
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Henry Saltmarsh - notes by author not known
Henry Saltmarsh - notes by author not known
 
 
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Henry Saltmarsh - notes by Elsie Aherns
Henry Saltmarsh - notes by Elsie Aherns
 
 
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Henry Saltmarsh - notes by Heather Laycock - 1985
Henry Saltmarsh - notes by Heather Laycock - 1985
 
 
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Henry Saltmarsh - summary by Barbara Regan
Henry Saltmarsh - summary by Barbara Regan
 
 
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Henry Saltmarsh - summary by Heather Laycock
Henry Saltmarsh - summary by Heather Laycock
In book on Milang & Lake Alexandrinas Shores 
 
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Henry Saltmarsh jnr - born 26th March 1870 in Lake Plains
Henry Saltmarsh jnr - born 26th March 1870 in Lake Plains
Parents: Henry Saltmarsh & Margaret Rutherford 
 
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Henry Saltmarsh's Will - with transcription
Henry Saltmarsh's Will - with transcription
 
 
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Hooghly manifest - 1839 - steerage passenger Jno Saltmarsh
Hooghly manifest - 1839 - steerage passenger Jno Saltmarsh
Jno Saltmarsh is listed with 12 steerage passengers (a third way down the second page of the manifest) 
 
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Hooghly passengers (Saltmarsh) - from Barry Leadbeater
Hooghly passengers (Saltmarsh) - from Barry Leadbeater
Barry has done extensive research into early passengers to Adelaide - including the Hooghly in 1839. He lists two passengers with the surname Saltmarsh - John & Henry. But this might not be correct as the actual manifest just has one - 'Jno Saltmarsh'. 
 
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Houses Judy has lived in
Houses Judy has lived in
Daglish WA, Paramatta NSW & Forest Lake Q'ld 
 
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Hugh Gordon - born 10th Nov 1814 in Killearnan
Hugh Gordon - born 10th Nov 1814 in Killearnan
Killearnan November 10th, 1814. That day Mr John Kennedy baptized Hugh son to John Gordon gardener Tore and his spouse Elisebeth Gordon in presence of same woman. Born 9th inst.  
 
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Hugh Innes Cameron Matheson - born 12th Aug 1831 & baptized 5th Oct 1831 in Lochalsh
Hugh Innes Cameron Matheson - born 12th Aug 1831 & baptized 5th Oct 1831 in Lochalsh
Parents: Alexander Matheson & Betty Murray
Place: Plocktown 
 
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Hugh Matheson & Margaret Gollan - married in 1861 in Strathalbyn
Hugh Matheson & Margaret Gollan - married in 1861 in Strathalbyn
Wedding: 13th Sept 1861 at residence of Amy Gollan at The Swamp Farm, Strathalbyn
Groom: Hugh Ennis Cameron Matheson, aged 28 yrs, son of Alexander Matheson
Bride: Margaret Gollan, aged 25 yrs, daughter of John Gollan
Registration: Strathalbyn 47/264  
 
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Hugh Matheson - migrated on 'Charlotte Jane' arriving Adelaide 24th May 1854
Hugh Matheson - migrated on 'Charlotte Jane' arriving Adelaide 24th May 1854
Source: State Records 56/68/7 & Adelaide Times 
 
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Ian L Young obituary in Stock Journal - January 2025
Ian L Young obituary in Stock Journal - January 2025
 
 
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Isabella Christina MATHESON - teaching record
Isabella Christina MATHESON - teaching record
 
 
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James Gordon & Ruby Jubilletta - married 20th March 1912 in Adelaide
James Gordon & Ruby Jubilletta - married 20th March 1912 in Adelaide
Place of wedding: Christian Chapel in Adelaide
Groom: aged 25 yrs, born c1887, single, son on Donald Gordon
Bride: aged 24 yrs, born c1888, single, daughter of David Finlayson 
 
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James Gordon - born 11th April 1886 in Dalkey
James Gordon - born 11th April 1886 in Dalkey
Father: Donald Gordon
Mother: Annie McLachlan 
 
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James Gordon - orbituary in 1972 - by Keith Robertson
James Gordon - orbituary in 1972 - by Keith Robertson
 
 
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James McLachlan & Catherine McColl - marriage on 9th Dec 1862 in Cambusnethan parish
James McLachlan & Catherine McColl - marriage on 9th Dec 1862 in Cambusnethan parish
Place: 24 Hill Street, Wishaw
Groom: age 20 yrs, agricultural labourer, bachelor, of Drumloch Glassford (signed)
Parents of groom: Peter McLachlan, quarry labourer, deceased. And Mary McLachlan, daughter of Mr L McPherson, deceased
Bride: age 18 yrs, dairy maid, & domestic servant, spinster, of Fifth part?? Dunlop (her mark)
Parents of Bride: Donald McColl, road?? lawyer?? And Ann McColl, daughter of Mr L Steel
After banns, according to the forms of the United Presbyterian Church
Officiating: Peter Brown, minister, United Presbyterian Church, Wishaw (signed)
Witnesses: Peter McLachlan (signed) & John Watt
Registered: 10th Dec 1862 at Wishaw Cambusnethan, Thomas B Gibson, Assistant Registrar Tect?? 
 
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James McLachlan & Fanny Maria Cope - married 5th Feb 1878 in Dalkey East
James McLachlan & Fanny Maria Cope - married 5th Feb 1878 in Dalkey East
Groom: aged 35, born c1843, widower, son of Peter McLachlan
Bride: aged 18, born c1860, single, daughter of William Henry Cope
Place of wedding: Residence of James McLachlan Dalkey East

 
 
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James McLachlan - born 12th March 1870 in Alma
James McLachlan - born 12th March 1870 in Alma
Father: James McLachlan
Mother: Catherine McColl
Residence: Stony Side Alma Plains 
 
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James McLachlan - photo & biography
James McLachlan - photo & biography
 
 
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Jeff Gordon & Dora McLean - marriage on 20th Sept 1938 in North Perth - declaration & certificate
Jeff Gordon & Dora McLean - marriage on 20th Sept 1938 in North Perth - declaration & certificate
* Marriage declaration on 19th Sept and wedding on 20th Sept 1938 at Church of Christ in Perth by prescribed ceremony after declaration of banns.
* Jefferson Weyburn Gordon, 25 yrs, born Balaklava SA, bachelor, of North Perth soft??, despatch clerk, son of Ruby Jubiletta Finlayson & James Gordon, Minister of the Gospel.
* Dora May Gordon, 21 yrs, born Mile End SA, spinster of Mile End South Australia, sales girl, daughter of Stella Vinecombe Matthews & Sinclair James McLean, Tramways of Mile End South Australia.
* James Gordon, officiating minister
* Witnesses, Allen Brooke and L??M?? Gordon
 
 
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Jeff Gordon - leaflets - song leader in 4 missions.jpg
Jeff Gordon - leaflets - song leader in 4 missions.jpg
Jeff Gordon was the song leader for many missions. This collage has examples of leaflets for some of these missions - with his father as the evangelist in a tent in North Perth in 1941, Don Tonkin in Wembley Church of Christ in 1962, Gordon Moyes at the Christian Centre in Beaufort Street, and with George Wood as evangelist at the Christian Centre in Beaufort Street in 1967. 
 

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