Henry Forde Scott (abt. 1842 - 1912)

Born about 1842 in Dublin, Ireland

Ancestors

Husband of Jane Elizabeth Scott — married 16 Nov 1863 (to 1868) in Victoria, Australia

Died 1912 at about age 70 in Prahran, Victoria, Australia

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Biography

Arrival According to the obituary he arrived in Victoria about 1857. Most likely tri p is on the Orient however, he has said tha the was english (and a farmer). Name: Henry Scott Nationality: English Arrival Age: 16 Birth Date: abt 1841 Departure Place: London Arrival Date: Nov 1857 Arrival Place: Port Phillip Bay, Australia Ship: Orient

He married Jane Eliza Scott in Victoria in 1863.

Record information Event:marriages Registration number3221 / 1863 Family name:SCOTT Given name(s)Henry Forde Personal detail Spouse's family name:SCOTT Spouse's given name(s)Jane Eliza

MARRIAGE. On the 16th November, at St. Mark's Church, Happy Valley, by the Rev G. J. Russell, M.A., Henry Forde Scott, fifth son of Captain B. Scott, late of Dublin, to Jane Eliza, second daughter of Edmund James Scott, surgeon.^[1]

The couple had three children together.

James Henry Scott 1863–1919

Mabel Scott 1865–1868

Sarah Jane Scott 1868–1868

Jane passed away aged 23 of Scarlet fever on August 24 1868. SCOTT.-On the 24th inst., at her mother's residence, University-terrace, Carlton, of scarlet fever, Jane Eliza, the wife of Henry Forde Scott, aged twenty three^[2] Their daughter Mabel passed away the following day aged 2 and five months. SCOTT.—On the 26th inst., at University-terrace, Carlton, of scarlet fever, Mabel, eldest daughter of Henry Forde Scott, aged two years and five months. ^[3] BALLAN. (FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT.) IT is with great regret that we have to refer to the death of the wife and eldest daughter of Mr. Henry Forde Scott, late officiating minister at St. John's Church, Ballan. The deceased lady was residing with her mother during her accouchement, and prior to taking up her residence with her husband at Broadmeadows, and was doing well with her infant, when scarlet fever attacked the children, and Mrs. Scott also. She died on the 24th inst., and the eldest child on the following Tuesday. Between the deceased and those who knew her in Ballan the most friendly feelings existed, and universal sympathy is felt with the afflicted husband and father in his great loss. ^[4]

He married 'Lilla' Laura Jane Rea 1850–1928 in Victoria in 1871. ^[5]

Arthur Allan Scott 1873–1963

Ernest William Scott 1875–1963

Edith Emma Scott 1876–1928

'Bert' Herbert Forde Scott 1877–1928

Kathleen Anna Scott 1879–1970

Norman Winter Scott 1881–1974

Sydney Hewett Scott 1884–1961

Frank Rea Scott 1886–1977

Nell (Nellie) Scott 1890–1932

in 1910 Henry wrote the local paper about his thoguhts on evil and crime and his residence was listed as the vicarage. ^[6]

He passed away at the age of 70. ^[7]

DEATH OF THE REV. H. F. SCOTT. News of the death yesterday at his residence, High street, Windsor, of the Rev Henry Forde Scott will be received with regret, especially in Anglican circles. The life of the reverend gentleman was as pic- turesque as it was useful. At the age of 15 years he landed in Victoria and began his career at the diggings. At the age of 20 years he became a school teacher and a few years later he joined the Anglican Church. For many years he was chaplain of the Melbourne Gaol, and articles he contributed to the press on prison discip-line and the method of treating criminals attracted considerable attention. Owing to his remarkable personality, the Rev. Mr Scott was enabled to influence for good many criminals with whom he came in con- tact. slum work was another phase of the activities of the reverend gentleman. Though retired from active parochial work for over a year, the Rev. Mr. Scott was still at the time of his death chaplain of the Melbourne and Woman's Hospitals. On Sunday he preached at St. James's Old Cathedral, which was his last appointment, and he was then apparently in good health. On Monday evening, however, he became sud- denly ill from heart affection, and early yes- terday afternoon he died. Mr. Scott, who was aged 71 years, left a widow and family of six sons and four daughters. The funeral will take place privately to-day. ^[8]

Sources

1. ↑ Family Notices (1863, November 23). The Star (Ballarat, Vic. : 1855 - 1864), p. 2. Retrieved January 9, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article72511658
2. ↑ . Family Notices (1868, August 25). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 4. Retrieved January 9, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5825217
3. ↑ Family Notices (1868, August 27). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 4. Retrieved January 9, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article5825405
4. ↑ BALLAN. (1868, August 29). The Bacchus Marsh Express (Vic. : 1866 - 1943), p. 3. Retrieved January 9, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88373696
5. ↑ Marriage Record: # 2601 / 1871 Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages: Victoria, Australia. (Name: Henry Forde SCOTT and Laura Jane REA).
6. ↑ THE SLUM TANGLE. (1910, May 23). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 9. Retrieved January 8, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10858043
7. ↑ Death Record: # 3157/ 1912 Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages: Victoria, Australia. (Name: Hy Forde SCOTT); (Place: PRN, AUSTRALIA); (Mother: Anna ADAMS); (Father: Benjm SCOTT).
8. ↑ DEATH OF THE REV. H. F. SCOTT. (1912, January 3). The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1957), p. 7. Retrieved January 9, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article11643452