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| Alexander GRANT (1851 - 1932) |
| Children | Self + Spouses | Parents | Grandparents | Greatgrandparents |
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Alexander GRANT (1886 - 1964) |
Alexander GRANT (1851 - 1932) + Mary Ann GARDEN (1852 - 1921) |
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| b. 1851 at Greytown on Spey, Highland, Scotland |
| +. Mary Ann GARDEN (1852 - 1921) |
| d. 1932 at Mackay, Queenland, Australia aged 81 |
| Near Relatives of Alexander GRANT (1851 - 1932) | ||||||
| Relationship | Person | Born | Birth Place | Died | Death Place | Age |
| Self | Alexander GRANT | 1851 | Greytown on Spey, Highland, Scotland | 1932 | Mackay, Queenland, Australia | 81 |
| Spouse/Partner | Mary Ann GARDEN | 1852 | Scotland | 1921 | Mackay, Queenland, Australia | 69 |
| Son | Alexander GRANT | 1886 | Queensland, Australia | 1964 | Mackay, Queenland, Australia | 78 |
| Daughter in Law | Hilma Pansy CHRISTIE | 1893 | Mackay, Queenland, Australia | 1975 | Mackay, Queenland, Australia | 82 |
| Grandson | Alexander John (Lex) GRANT | 1918 | Mackay, Queenland, Australia | 1996 | Canberra, ACT | 78 |
| Events in Alexander GRANT (1851 - 1932)'s life | |||||
| Date | Age | Event | Place | Notes | Src |
| 1851 | Alexander GRANT was born | Greytown on Spey, Highland, Scotland | Burial info | ||
| 1886 | 35 | Birth of son Alexander GRANT | Queensland, Australia | Burial info | |
| 1921 | 70 | Death of wife Mary Ann GARDEN (aged 69) | Mackay, Queenland, Australia | Note 1 | 60 |
| 1932 | 81 | Alexander GRANT died | Mackay, Queenland, Australia | Note 2 | 60 |
| 1932 | 81 | Burial | Mackay City Cemetery, Mackay, Queensland | Note 3 | 90 |
| Source References: |
| 60. Type: Newspaper, Title: Trove, http://trove.nla.gov.au |
| - Reference = (Death) |
| - Notes: Daily Mercury (Mackay) 9 Dec 1932
OBITUARY. ALEXANDER; GRANT, Sen. Another of the grand old pioneer residents of Mackay, and one of its best known residents, in the person of Mr. Alexander Grant, senior, pass ed peacefully away at 7 o'clock yes terday morning at the residence of his son, Mr. A. Grant. Deceased had been an invalid for two years and had been confined to his bed for the last six months. Up to a little over two years ago deceased had taken an active interest in his business and had visited the shop daily. Possessed of a robust constitution, he had worked to the last and relinquished his active ies only when his physical powers were exhausted by weight of years. The late Mr. Grant was born at Grantown, Strathspey (Scotland) , in 1851, and was therefore 81 years of age. He came out in the "Light Brigade,'' a sailing vessel, and reach ed Mackay in 1872. Messrs. E. Den man, D. Dunne, and the Warry family, and other old residents were amongst his shipmates. Leaving the ship at Rockhampton, where he landed in February, 1872, deceased shortly after came north. He had booked his ticket to Charters Towers, but the boat's time-table allowed it to remain a few days here and, thinking, he would like to see one of the sugar mills, he walked to Meadowlands, which was operating at that time, and while there was offered work, which he de cited to accept. He returned to town and collected his luggage and worked for a short time about the mill as a carpenter.' He was next seized with a desire to follow the then prevailing trek to the Palmer goldfields, and set out with a man named William Lobie. Things were not what they seemed in the far North, the conditions generally were rough, and the blacks were trouble- some and Mr. Grant and his mate decided to return to Cooktown. They did not like Cooktown any better than the goldfields, and a further decision was made in favor of Mac kay. Work was readily offering here, and deceased worked for a number of years at different places as a carpenter and joiner and started a shop about 1880, acquiring the pro perty in Victoria-street where the present business is situated and has been carried on since that time. Mr. Grant was of a musical and literary turn of mind and read a great deal. He took a great interest in music and was band-master of the first band in Mackay. At that time the performers were keen and eager to learn. The practices were held regularly in the workshop and good progress was made. For a time, deceased was at the head of a dra matic club, which successfully staged the comic opera, 'Pianofore' deceas ed being the producer. For a short time also, he was choirmaster at the Church of England. Generally speaking, Mr. Grant did not take much interest in public affairs. His inclinations did not tend that way. He preferred to be with his books. He never allowed himself to lose contact with the Gaelic language, and was a frequent contributor to the Press, Gaelic translations, more particularly poetry, being amongst his favorite themes. For many years he was an active member of the Presbyterian Church and one of the elders. He also was superintendent of the Sun day school for a time. As might be expected, Mr. Grant kept in touch with the early Caledonian Association. He also was a member of the old Irish constitution of the Masonic lodge which some years ago was incor porated with one of the other lodges. The Protestant Alliance claims de ceased as one of its old members. Deceased's wife died about 11 years ago, the surviving members, of the family being Mr. Alex. Grant (Mackay), Mrs. Vestergaard (Bris bane), Mrs. Norris (Dalby), Mr. G. Grant (Cooroy), and Dr. Robert Grant (Mackay). One son, Jack, was killed in France. Two. sisters, Mrs. Burt (Sydney), and Mrs. Robertson (Grantown, Scotland), are the only living members of deceased's family. To the sorrowing children the sympathy of a large circle of friends is extended. The funeral will take place this morning. |
| 90. Type: Web Page, Abbr: Find A Grave, Title: Findagrave.com |
| - Reference = (Burial) |
| - Notes: Alexander Grant
BIRTH 12 May 1851 Grantown on Spey, Highland, Scotland DEATH 9 Dec 1932 (aged 81) Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia BURIAL Mackay City Cemetery Mackay, Mackay Region, Queensland, Australia PLOT Presbyterian Section 1, Line 1, Plot 22 |
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