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 1805 - 1892 (87 years)
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Peter MCARTHUR |
- Additional information provided by Hazel TINGATE (Family History of James W and Mary SMITH), and Don McArthur, of Melbourne.
- BISA:
Peter MCARTHUR, b 1806, Mull, Argylle, Scotland. Died 1892. From Victoria. Occ farmer. Res Mt Gambier, Yahl.
Marriage; children Archibald (1834-1911), Jas, Chas, Dugald, Mrs SINCLAIR, Mrs BUCHANAN, Mrs SINCLAIR, Mrs SMITH, Mrs CARRISON, 2 sons.
Two further marriages; ch Donald (1842-1912), others.
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| Born |
26 Mar 1805 |
Isle of Mull, Argylshire, Scotland  [1] |
| Gender |
Male |
| Emigration |
28 Aug 1852 |
Liverpool, Lancashire, England |
| Immigration |
4 Dec 1852 |
Portland, Victoria, Australia [2] |
| Marmion. |
| Died |
26 Aug 1892 |
Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia |
- THE LATE MR. P. MACARTHUR, SEN.
In the Watch of Saturday we furnished some particulars relative to the late Mr. Peter MacArthur, farmer, of Greenvale, but because of the very late hour at which the news of his death was received several interesting facts were omitted. As stated, he was born in Mull, Argyleshire, Scotland, in 1806, and was thus at the time of liis death 86 years of age. On December 4,1852, he landed with his wife and family at Portland, in the ship Marmion of New York, and came at once to this district. For three or four years he was employed at Compton and elsewhere, and was one of the first who ever ploughed land in the neighbourhood, having ploughed a field for the late Dr, Wehl one or two years after his arrival. Thirty-seven years ago he started farming on his own account, having secured the block of ground which he subsequently called Greenvale. He prospered, and became one of the best-to-do agriculturists in the district. It was only a few years ago that advancing age compelled him to relinquish the pursuit, although he might, as far as circumstances were concerned, have entered upon a life of leisure many years before. As time went on his family grew up and settled down, most of them in the South-East. Mr, MacArthur was three times married, and his family in this country consisted of seven sons and five daughters, ten of whom survive him. His sons John and Neil died several years ago. At present there is no family in the Soutn-East that has so wide a connection as that of the late Mr. MacArthur, or that is so numerous. Besides his five surviving sons (Messrs. Archibald, Donald, James, Charles, and Dugald MacArthur) and five daughters (Mesdames William Sinclair, A. Buchanan, P. Sinclair, J. Smith, and R. Carrison), there are 76 grandchildren and 35 gieat grandchildren of the deceased living, making a total of 121. The deceased took no part in public affairs, but was widely respected socially and in business. His funeral on Sunday afternoon was largely attended, not withstanding that it took place in the midst of a steady rain, a fact which indicated very clearly the esteem in which he and his family were held. The Rev. R. A. Caldwell, of whose church the deceased was for many years a member, conducted the funeral service.
[Border Watch (Mount Gambier, SA : 1861-1954) Wed 31 Aug 1892 Page 3]. Accessed Trove 23 Jan 2017.
- I have another bio, taken from the booklet "Fairfield", by Hazel TINGATE. I have a copy.
Peter McARTHUR migrated to Australia from the village of Kentra, Ross of Mull, Argylshire, Scotland, with a family of 5 daughters and 6 sons and his third wife.
Under the 'Highlands and Islands Immigration', they departed from Birkenhead, near Liverpool, on the 28th August 1852, aboard the 'Marmion' of New York, intending to go to Canada. However, on arrival at Portland, Victoria, Australia, they changed their minds and disembarked on 4 December 1852. They crossed the Glenelg River by raft, and continued on in Bullock Wagons, arriving in Mount Gambier on Christmas Day 1852.
Peter, listed as an agricultural labourer, obtained work as a shepherd with Mr. A. CUNNINGHAM of Mount Gambier, His wage was 40 pounds p.a., and he was employed for twelve months. The three elder sons were employed by Edward HENTY of 'Munthum' station, in Victoria, John at 30 pound p.a. for twelve months, Archibald at 25 pounds, and Dugald at 15 pounds p.a. for 12 months. A twelfth child, another son, Charles, was born to the family after their arrival in Australia.
After four years in South Australia, about 1856, Peter was able to buy a block of land of his own; he named it 'Greenvale farm'. It was heavily timbered and was top dairying country.
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| Person ID |
I709 |
Squire Family History |
| Last Modified |
26 May 2023 |
| Family 1 |
Christina LIVINGSTON, b. 1809, Kilfinichen and Kilvickeon, Argyllshire, Scotland, |
| Married |
18 Dec 1827 |
Kilfinichen and Kilvickeon, Argyllshire, Scotland, [3] |
| Children |
| + | 1. Ann MCARTHUR, b. 12 Oct 1829, Isle of Mull, Argylshire, Scotland , d. 11 Sep 1894, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia (Age 64 years) |
| + | 2. John MCARTHUR, b. 13 Aug 1831, Argylshire, Scotland , d. 26 May 1885, Millicent, South Australia, Australia (Age 53 years) |
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| Last Modified |
15 Jan 2022 |
| Family ID |
F404 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family 2 |
Flora MCDONALD, b. 1805, Kilfinichen and Kilvickeon, Argyllshire, Scotland, |
| Children |
| + | 1. Dugald MCARTHUR, b. 10 Feb 1833, Isle of Mull, Argylshire, Scotland , d. 21 Apr 1908, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia (Age 75 years) |
| + | 2. Archibald MCARTHUR, b. 25 Nov 1834, Isle of Mull, Argylshire, Scotland , d. 10 Jul 1911, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia (Age 76 years) |
| | 3. Neil MCARTHUR, b. 24 Dec 1836, Iona, Argyllshire, Scotland , d. 2 Jan 1878, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia (Age 41 years) |
| + | 4. Christina MCARTHUR, b. 3 Dec 1838, Iona, Skye, Scotland , d. 11 Aug 1923, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia (Age 84 years) |
| + | 5. Flora MCARTHUR, b. 17 Oct 1840, Iona, Argyllshire, Scotland , d. 20 Feb 1924, Prospect, South Australia, Australia (Age 83 years) |
| + | 6. Donald MCARTHUR, b. 18 Dec 1842, Scotland , d. 22 Oct 1912, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia (Age 69 years) |
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| Last Modified |
15 Jan 2022 |
| Family ID |
F231 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
| Family 3 |
Isabella MCLEAN, b. 1813, Kilninver and Kilmerfort, Argyllshire, Scotland , d. 19 May 1887, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia (Age 74 years) |
| Children |
| + | 1. Mary MCARTHUR, b. 26 Feb 1845, Iona, Argyllshire, Scotland |
| + | 2. Eliza MCARTHUR, b. 10 Jun 1847, Scotland |
| + | 3. James MCARTHUR, b. 3 Aug 1849, Scotland , d. 29 Oct 1903, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia (Age 54 years) |
| | 4. Charles MCARTHUR, b. 14 Jul 1855, Square Mile, Mt Gambier, South Australia, Australia , d. 16 Oct 1932, Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia (Age 77 years) |
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| Last Modified |
15 Jan 2022 |
| Family ID |
F405 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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 | Born - 26 Mar 1805 - Isle of Mull, Argylshire, Scotland |
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 | Married - 18 Dec 1827 - Kilfinichen and Kilvickeon, Argyllshire, Scotland, |
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 | Emigration - 28 Aug 1852 - Liverpool, Lancashire, England |
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 | Immigration - Marmion. - 4 Dec 1852 - Portland, Victoria, Australia |
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 | Died - 26 Aug 1892 - Mount Gambier, South Australia, Australia |
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| Sources |
- [S33] Scotlands People, 15 Feb 2017.
Edward McARTHUR, weaver Feden(?), and Janet McEACHERN, their lawful son Peter. Born 26 March 1805.
From Old Parish Registers, Kilfinichen and Kilvickeon Parish Birth Registers 542/1010. From Scotlands People website.
- [S35] Shipping Arrivals, Victoria, 6 Jun 2020.
Left Liverpool, England 28 August 1852, arrived at Portland, Victoria, on 4 December 1852, on the ship 'Marmion'. Assisted by the Highland and Island Emmigration Society.
Peter MCARTHUR, age 40 years, res Kintra, Ross of Mull, employer Duke of Argyll.
Isabella MCARTHUR, age 40 years.
Anne MCARTHUR, age 21 years, servant.
John MCARTHUR, age 19 years, servant.
Archibald MCARTHUR, age 17 years, servant.
Dugald MCARTHUR, age 15 years, servant.
Neil MCARTHUR, age 14 years, servant.
Christina MCARTHUR, age 12 years.
Flora MCARTHUR, age 11 years.
Donald MCARTHUR, age 9 years.
Mary MCARTHUR, age 6 years.
Eliza MCARTHUR, age 4 years.
James MCARTHUR, age 2 years.
Transcribed from a shipping index, https://www.scan.org.uk/_emigration/members.aspx?number=185. Accessed 6 June 2020.
- [S37] Marriage England Parish Records, 15 Jan 2022.
On 18 December 1827, at Caildrean, Isle of Mull.
Groom Peter MCARTHUR, Caildrean.
Bride Cirsty LIVINGSTON, Creich.
Transcribed from a parish marriage register (Scotland's People website).
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