Alexander MacKillop
Alexander MacKillop was born on the January 21, 1812 in the Highlands of Scotland. At the age of 12.5 years, he went to Rome to study for the priesthood. He spent 9 years in Rome and was a precocious and talented student. But ill health and being too young to be ordained forced his return to Scotland in 1831 where he continued his studies at Blairs College in Aberdeen until 1833. He remained an independent thinker, a prolific writer and a formidable opponent in philosophical and theological debate.
He left for Australia in the sailing ship "Brilliant" in October 1837, arriving at Sydney Cove on January 20, 1838. He worked successfully for some time in Sydney before moving to Melbourne.
Flora MacDonald, also a native of the Highlands of Scotland, came to Australia with her family on the "Glen Huntley", arriving in Melbourne on April 17, 1840. "A gentle winsome woman" is how Mary described her mother many years later. Within a short period of time Alexander and Flora were married at St Francis Church, Melbourne by Fr Geoghegan on July 14, 1840.
Both Alexander and Flora had Mary Helen (1842-1909), Margaret (1843-1872), John (1845-1867), Alexander (1846-1847), Anne Catherine (1848-1929), Alexandina (1850-1882), Donald (1853-1925), and Peter (1857-1878).
In an attempt to solve problems which had occurred in Portland after Alexander had found it impossible to live with the obvious deceit that he had uncovered in the school "cheating affair" and the subsequent derision which he encountered, it was decided that it might be better if Alexander moved to live with his brother at The Plains Station a property at Dunkeld, near Hamilton.
It was reported in the Hamilton Spectator of December 9th 1868 that Alexander MacKillop was seriously ill, on Thursday evening, at the Victoria Hotel with a haemorrhage from the stomach and was not in a condition to be removed for some days.
It was further reported, in the same article, "his wife, who resides in Portland, was informed by telegram, and arrived last evening. Mr MacKillop has of late associated himself with public matters in Hamilton, and cannot fail to be recognised."
Alexander's death was also reported in the Spectator of Wednesday, December 23, 1868, as follows: "Mr A. MacKillop, whose sudden and serious illness was referred to in our last, expired in the Victoria Hotel at about 6 am on Saturday morning. (19th Dec) It is satisfactory to know that his wife was present at the time of his death, and that he breathed his last in apparent peace. Mr MacKillop was a Roman Catholic and was at one time intended for the priesthood. He leaves a large family to mourn his loss. The funeral took place on Sunday last."
Father Farrelly, Hamilton P.P. conducted the burial service of Alexander MacKillop on Sunday, December 20, 1868.
Alexander MacKillop was born on the January 21, 1812 in the Highlands of Scotland. At the age of 12.5 years, he went to Rome to study for the priesthood. He spent 9 years in Rome and was a precocious and talented student. But ill health and being too young to be ordained forced his return to Scotland in 1831 where he continued his studies at Blairs College in Aberdeen until 1833. He remained an independent thinker, a prolific writer and a formidable opponent in philosophical and theological debate.
He left for Australia in the sailing ship "Brilliant" in October 1837, arriving at Sydney Cove on January 20, 1838. He worked successfully for some time in Sydney before moving to Melbourne.
Flora MacDonald, also a native of the Highlands of Scotland, came to Australia with her family on the "Glen Huntley", arriving in Melbourne on April 17, 1840. "A gentle winsome woman" is how Mary described her mother many years later. Within a short period of time Alexander and Flora were married at St Francis Church, Melbourne by Fr Geoghegan on July 14, 1840.
Both Alexander and Flora had Mary Helen (1842-1909), Margaret (1843-1872), John (1845-1867), Alexander (1846-1847), Anne Catherine (1848-1929), Alexandina (1850-1882), Donald (1853-1925), and Peter (1857-1878).
In an attempt to solve problems which had occurred in Portland after Alexander had found it impossible to live with the obvious deceit that he had uncovered in the school "cheating affair" and the subsequent derision which he encountered, it was decided that it might be better if Alexander moved to live with his brother at The Plains Station a property at Dunkeld, near Hamilton.
It was reported in the Hamilton Spectator of December 9th 1868 that Alexander MacKillop was seriously ill, on Thursday evening, at the Victoria Hotel with a haemorrhage from the stomach and was not in a condition to be removed for some days.
It was further reported, in the same article, "his wife, who resides in Portland, was informed by telegram, and arrived last evening. Mr MacKillop has of late associated himself with public matters in Hamilton, and cannot fail to be recognised."
Alexander's death was also reported in the Spectator of Wednesday, December 23, 1868, as follows: "Mr A. MacKillop, whose sudden and serious illness was referred to in our last, expired in the Victoria Hotel at about 6 am on Saturday morning. (19th Dec) It is satisfactory to know that his wife was present at the time of his death, and that he breathed his last in apparent peace. Mr MacKillop was a Roman Catholic and was at one time intended for the priesthood. He leaves a large family to mourn his loss. The funeral took place on Sunday last."
Father Farrelly, Hamilton P.P. conducted the burial service of Alexander MacKillop on Sunday, December 20, 1868.
Alexander MacKillop
Alexander MacKillop was born on the January 21, 1812 in the Highlands of Scotland. At the age of 12.5 years, he went to Rome to study for the priesthood. He spent 9 years in Rome and was a precocious and talented student. But ill health and being too young to be ordained forced his return to Scotland in 1831 where he continued his studies at Blairs College in Aberdeen until 1833. He remained an independent thinker, a prolific writer and a formidable opponent in philosophical and theological debate.
He left for Australia in the sailing ship "Brilliant" in October 1837, arriving at Sydney Cove on January 20, 1838. He worked successfully for some time in Sydney before moving to Melbourne.
Flora MacDonald, also a native of the Highlands of Scotland, came to Australia with her family on the "Glen Huntley", arriving in Melbourne on April 17, 1840. "A gentle winsome woman" is how Mary described her mother many years later. Within a short period of time Alexander and Flora were married at St Francis Church, Melbourne by Fr Geoghegan on July 14, 1840.
Both Alexander and Flora had Mary Helen (1842-1909), Margaret (1843-1872), John (1845-1867), Alexander (1846-1847), Anne Catherine (1848-1929), Alexandina (1850-1882), Donald (1853-1925), and Peter (1857-1878).
In an attempt to solve problems which had occurred in Portland after Alexander had found it impossible to live with the obvious deceit that he had uncovered in the school "cheating affair" and the subsequent derision which he encountered, it was decided that it might be better if Alexander moved to live with his brother at The Plains Station a property at Dunkeld, near Hamilton.
It was reported in the Hamilton Spectator of December 9th 1868 that Alexander MacKillop was seriously ill, on Thursday evening, at the Victoria Hotel with a haemorrhage from the stomach and was not in a condition to be removed for some days.
It was further reported, in the same article, "his wife, who resides in Portland, was informed by telegram, and arrived last evening. Mr MacKillop has of late associated himself with public matters in Hamilton, and cannot fail to be recognised."
Alexander's death was also reported in the Spectator of Wednesday, December 23, 1868, as follows: "Mr A. MacKillop, whose sudden and serious illness was referred to in our last, expired in the Victoria Hotel at about 6 am on Saturday morning. (19th Dec) It is satisfactory to know that his wife was present at the time of his death, and that he breathed his last in apparent peace. Mr MacKillop was a Roman Catholic and was at one time intended for the priesthood. He leaves a large family to mourn his loss. The funeral took place on Sunday last."
Father Farrelly, Hamilton P.P. conducted the burial service of Alexander MacKillop on Sunday, December 20, 1868.
Alexander MacKillop was born on the January 21, 1812 in the Highlands of Scotland. At the age of 12.5 years, he went to Rome to study for the priesthood. He spent 9 years in Rome and was a precocious and talented student. But ill health and being too young to be ordained forced his return to Scotland in 1831 where he continued his studies at Blairs College in Aberdeen until 1833. He remained an independent thinker, a prolific writer and a formidable opponent in philosophical and theological debate.
He left for Australia in the sailing ship "Brilliant" in October 1837, arriving at Sydney Cove on January 20, 1838. He worked successfully for some time in Sydney before moving to Melbourne.
Flora MacDonald, also a native of the Highlands of Scotland, came to Australia with her family on the "Glen Huntley", arriving in Melbourne on April 17, 1840. "A gentle winsome woman" is how Mary described her mother many years later. Within a short period of time Alexander and Flora were married at St Francis Church, Melbourne by Fr Geoghegan on July 14, 1840.
Both Alexander and Flora had Mary Helen (1842-1909), Margaret (1843-1872), John (1845-1867), Alexander (1846-1847), Anne Catherine (1848-1929), Alexandina (1850-1882), Donald (1853-1925), and Peter (1857-1878).
In an attempt to solve problems which had occurred in Portland after Alexander had found it impossible to live with the obvious deceit that he had uncovered in the school "cheating affair" and the subsequent derision which he encountered, it was decided that it might be better if Alexander moved to live with his brother at The Plains Station a property at Dunkeld, near Hamilton.
It was reported in the Hamilton Spectator of December 9th 1868 that Alexander MacKillop was seriously ill, on Thursday evening, at the Victoria Hotel with a haemorrhage from the stomach and was not in a condition to be removed for some days.
It was further reported, in the same article, "his wife, who resides in Portland, was informed by telegram, and arrived last evening. Mr MacKillop has of late associated himself with public matters in Hamilton, and cannot fail to be recognised."
Alexander's death was also reported in the Spectator of Wednesday, December 23, 1868, as follows: "Mr A. MacKillop, whose sudden and serious illness was referred to in our last, expired in the Victoria Hotel at about 6 am on Saturday morning. (19th Dec) It is satisfactory to know that his wife was present at the time of his death, and that he breathed his last in apparent peace. Mr MacKillop was a Roman Catholic and was at one time intended for the priesthood. He leaves a large family to mourn his loss. The funeral took place on Sunday last."
Father Farrelly, Hamilton P.P. conducted the burial service of Alexander MacKillop on Sunday, December 20, 1868.
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