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Australia / Re: Daisyhill Ballarat Cemetery - Alice Elizabeth McIntosh
« on: Monday 07 October 13 21:38 BST (UK) »My gg grandfather Alexander died in Australia in 1871, the rest of the family had returned to Scotland
Can I ask why you believe Alexander died in 1871? ie. What is the source of this information?
The Alexanders discussed so far:
1. Alexander with the will d.1871: He died in Breakish, Isle of Skye and had previously lived in Maffra - not the other way around. His was married twice - Catherine Robertson 1844 and Christina Matheson 1855 both in Strath, Skye. At least 2 of his sons remained in Victoria when he returned to Skye: John (1848-1877) and Thomas Ord (1851-1922). His daughter Mary/Marian returned to Skye with him as did his second wife Christina. Alexander's parents were Archibald McIntosh and Ann McEachan. Archibald was also in Maffra and died there in 1869 as were a couple of his sisters.
2. Alexander d.1871 son of John McIntosh and Elizabeth Stewart lived at Ascot, Victoria and was married to Jean McIntosh, daughter of John McIntosh and Catherine McDonald. They were both from Urquhart, Invernessshire and married there in 1828. Both died in 1871 - Alexander in March and Jean a month later and are buried together in Coghills Creek Cemetery.
3. The Alexander who died with parents unknown in 1871 died at Beechworth Gaol - the inquest gives his cause of death as pneumonia and pericarditis and notes that he appeared to have been ill for some time when he was admitted under warrant on 5th January. The only familial information given is that he was born in Scotland, aged 44 years and had no friends in the colony. Date of death 10th January - the inquest was held the same day. No burial information is given but Beechworth cemetery would be the best bet unless there was a burial ground attached to the gaol?
VPRS 515 - Prisoners' Personal Descriptions - may have more information.
Jay