Finlay McIvor (abt. 1806 - 1892)

Born about 1806 in Inverness-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Descendants

Died 17 Jan 1892 at about age 86 in Jessie, Colony of South Australia

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Biography

Finlay McIVOR was born about 1806 in Inverness-shire, Scotland.

The barque, Tomatin set sail from Greenock, Scotland on 25 October 1839 with Finlay McIVER and wife, Jean among the passengers and arrived in Port Adelaide, Provision of South Australia on 10 March 1840^[1][2].

Mary McKAY and Finlay McIVOR were married before 1842, place unknown,

Their children included^[3]:

Margaret McIVOR 1842 - 1931

Alexander McIVOR 1846-1903

Elizabeth McIVOR abt 1849-1889

Roderick John McIVOR 1850-1926

John Campbell McIVOR 1856-1927

Hannah Bella (Annabella) McIVOR 1858-1868

Duncan McIVOR 1860-1939

He passed away on 17 January 1892 in Jessie, Colony of South Australia (Near Naracoorte)^[4] and was buried at the Naracoorte Cemetery,^[5].

Death Notice 19 Jan 1892^[6]

McIVOR. — On the 17th January, at Yalla Creek, near Narracoorte, Finlay McIvor, aged 86 years. A colonist of 52 years.

Obituary 2 Feb 1892^[7]

THE LATE MR. FINLAY McIVOR.—It was announced in our columns last week that Mr. Finlay Mclvor, of Yalla Creek, near Narracoorte, had died on the 17th January at the ripe age of 86. Mr. McIvor had been a resident of this district for about 20 years, having taken up land in 1872 in the Hundred of Jessie, about 10 miles from Narracoorte. Mr. Mclvor arrived by the ship Tomatin, at Port Adelaide, on the 11th of March, 1840, and he was thus a colonist of 52 years. Soon after landing he went on to Strangways' cattle station, where he remained for 12 months. He then took employment from the late Captain Ellis, staying with him two years. After this he engaged in farming at Aldinga, where he remained till 1859, when he went to Mount Gambier. He took up land near the Six Mile inn, on which he resided for 13 years, after which he came to the District of Narracoorte, where he engaged in farming. Mr. Mclvor was a typical, hard-headed Scotchman, being a native of Inverness, and was much respected. His funeral was largely attended, the neighbours of all classes for miles round taking part in the "cortege."

Research Notes

No source has been located for a birth or marriage for Finlay in Scotland.

Biographical Index of South Australians does not mention a wife, Jean but states Finlay's wife was Mary McKAY. Are Jean and Mary McKAY the same person?

Sources

1. ↑ State Library of South Australia, Bound for South Australia, Presented by Diane CUMMINGS. Barque: Tomatin; Departed: Greenock, Scotland, 25 Oct 1839; Arrived: Port Adelaide, Provision of South Australia, 10 Mar 1840. https://bound-for-south-australia.collections.slsa.sa.gov.au/1840Tomatin.htm
2. ↑ Ship Arrival: "COMMERCIAL INTELLIGENCE." South Australian Register (Adelaide, SA : 1839 - 1900) 14 March 1840: 2. Web. 27 Jan 2023 <http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article27441273>.
3. ↑ Genealogy South Australia: Biographical Index of South Australians. MCIVOR, Findlay; Birth 1806 Loch Carrow INV SCT. Death 16.1.1892 Naracoorte SA. Arr SA 1840 TOMATIN. Religion Presb. 1806 https://www.genealogysa.org.au/
4. ↑ Genealogy South Australia: Death. MCIVOR, Finlay; 17-Jan-1892; Age 86; M; Robe; 199/349. https://www.genealogysa.org.au/
5. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/215391466/finlay-mcivor: accessed 27 January 2023), memorial page for Finlay McIvor (1806–17 Jan 1892), Find a Grave Memorial ID 215391466, citing Naracoorte Cemetery, Naracoorte, Naracoorte Lucindale Council, South Australia, Australia; Maintained by ! woowoo (contributor 49949980).
6. ↑ Family Notices (1892, January 19). The Narracoorte Herald (SA : 1875 - 1954), p. 2. Retrieved January 27, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146996899
7. ↑ TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2, 1892. (1892, February 2). The Narracoorte Herald (SA : 1875 - 1954), p. 2. Retrieved January 27, 2023, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article146993011