Catherine (McPherson) Cameron (1807 - 1903)

Born 25 Dec 1807 in Tobermory, Argyll, Scotland

Wife of Donald Cameron — married 1836 in Ardtoe, Scotland

Descendants

Died 30 Apr 1903 at age 95 in Stroud, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Obituary. MRS. DONALD CAMERON.

The Manning River Times and Advocate for the Northern Coast Districts of New South Wales (Taree, NSW : 1898 - 1954) Wed 20 May 1903 Page 2 Obituary.

Obituary. ,

MRS. DONALD CAMERON.

The subject of these lines, Mrs. Donald Cameron, was born at Tober Mory, in Argyleshire, Scotland, on Christmas Day, 1807, and died, at the great age of 95 years and four months, at Water Hole Reach, near Booral, on the 30th April, 1903, and thus a long and useful life came to an end.

When very young, Mrs. Cameron's mother died, and she, being the eldest in the family, had to take charge of the domestic affairs in her father's house. She was twice, married.

Her first husband died early in life, leaving an infant daughter, who afterwards became the wife of Mr. John Renwick, formerly of Glenthorne, Manning River.

The second union was with the late Mr. Donald Cameron, who predeceased his, wife by almost 36 years.

Immediately after their marriage Mr. and Mrs. Cameron set sail for Australia, and landed in Sydney in January, 1838. They were among the first immigrants brought to the colony by the late Dr. Lang.

Their first place of residence was Phoenix Park, Hunter River, where Mr. Cameron had a clearing lease from a brother of the late Sir John Robertson. There their first son, Dugald, owner of " Camlet " Station, Queensland, was born. Afterwards they removed to Morpeth (then known as Green Hills), where their second son, John, of " Tilquin " Station, Queensland, was born.

Next they spent a few years at Hexham, where their youngest son, Donald — whose name, we may mention, is a household word with most people along the coast between Newcastle and the Manning — was born.

Fifty-eight years ago they removed to Water Hole Reach, where their only daughter, Mrs. W. Mills, was born, and where the old people ended their days.

Being among the very early settlers, Mrs. Cameron and her husband had to endure many hardships. The great conveniences, in the shape of roads, bridges, &c., which we of the present day enjoy, were, during their pioneering days, unknown. They, however, possessed stout hearts, and difficulties that would appear insurmountable were treated by them as affairs of every-day life.

Mrs. Cameron was a true type of the Highland race, and although she spent 65 years of her life in N.S.W., she preferred the Gaelic to the English language. She was strong in her opinions, a keen observer of her fellow creatures, one who was more inclined to notice the perfections than the defects, and one who was always ready to assist the needy and give a kindly word of encouragement to those who were in difficulties.

Coming from the rugged west coast of Scotland, from among the "hardy son's of rustic toil, " she was " blest with health and peace and sweet content"— a trio of heaven's choicest gifts.

In matters of religion, Mrs. Cameron was strictly Presbyterian. The Bible in her house was not a volume to be carefully laid aside lest it should be soiled. It was read at the beginning and at the close of each day, and its sacred teachings were made the daily rule of life. Her faith in Christ seems to have grown with her years. It was beautiful to hear her speak of her Saviour, and of her desire to meet Him in those bright "man sions " above. She was not one of those who would choose the " uppermost seats in the synagogues," preferring rather to humbly serve her Master. Her end was peace. She died without pain, just as though our Saviour came to her, after her 95 years of service, with those beautiful words, "Well done, good and faithful servant, enter thou into the joy of thy Lord."

And thus the winter of her life closed.

Her remains were placed beside those of her late husband in the Stroud cemetery, and we, who are still " sojourners " here, feel that the Good Shepherd has taken one more to enjoy eternity in His everlasting Kingdom.

Research

Is Macpherson, Catherine's birth last name or is it her first married last name?

Is this Catherine's daughter from her first marriage See Obituary

Marriage NSW BDM Index 43/1855 V185543 82 RENWICK JOHN married MCPHERSON ANN | married at QC=Presbyterian Sydney, Scots Church (Pitt Street)|

Death NSW BDM Index 7091/1881 RENWICK ANN (parents) ALEXANDER & CATHERINE (Reg. STROUD)

Sources

• Clan Cameron
• Death NSW BDM Index 7935/1903 CAMERON CATHERINE (parents) JOHN & ANN (Reg. STROUD)
• Burial Australian Cemeteries Index Inscription 7814579 - Catherine Cameron died 30 April 1903, buried Stroud Anglican Cemetery, New South Wales Australia .

• "Australia, New South Wales, Index to Bounty Immigrants, 1828-1842", citing Volume: 4; Digital film/folder number: 004117080; FHL microfilm: 416871; Image number: 320; Indexing batch: P00583-7, FamilySearch Record: FLKY-JML (accessed 18 February 2024) FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DTW7-RM1, Name: Catherine Cameron; Residence Place: Ardnamurchan, Argyleshire, Scotland; Ship: Brilliant; Vis Status: VISIBLE; Record Nbr: 518; System Of Record: SLS.