Alexander Greig Lawrie (bef. 1843 - 1927)

Born before 16 Mar 1843 in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland, United Kingdom

Ancestors

Husband of Louisa Alice (Sivyer) Lawrie — married 1868 in Paterson, New South Wales, Australia

Died 19 Jan 1927 after age 83 in Pymble, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

Alexander was born in 1843. He was the son of James Lawrie and Jean Greig. He was from Dunfermline, Scotland (mentioned in the Obit of a son)^[1]

He arrived in NSW on the ship "Kate" with his parents and some siblings in 1949.^[2]

He was known as 'Greg' and had a notorious encounter with the bushranger, Thunderbolt (Fred Ward), in the 1860s. It was recorded in a number of newspapers in later years, including The Maitland Weekly Mercury of Saturday 9 November 1929 (see the foot of the first column) and The Wingham Chronicle & Manning River Observer of Friday 11 June 1954.

He died in 1927.

Death of Mr. A. G. Lawrie,

The death occurred on Wednesday night, at his residence, Livingstone-avenue, Pymble, of Mr. Alexander Greig Lawrie, late of Bonnington Park, in Gresford district, at the age of 83 years. Mr. Lawrie came to that district from Scotland 77 years ago, and was actively engaged in grazing and pastoral pursuits up to a few years before his death. He was a kern judge of cattle, acting in that capacity at many shows. Mr. Lawrie always took an active part in advancing the welfare of tho district. He was also a noted cricketer, representing the Maitland district against visiting English teams. Mrs. Lawrie died five years ago, and Mr. Lawrie is survived by five sons and five daughters.^[3]

Sources

1. ↑ Death of Mr A. G. Lawrie (1945, October 4). Morning Bulletin (Rockhampton, Qld. : 1878 - 1954), p. 3. Retrieved August 20, 2020, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article56389924
2. ↑ Assisted immigrants - NSW State Archives and Records - LAWRIE Alexander; Assisted Immigrants Index 1839-1896; Age: 8 | Ship: Kate | Year: 1849 | Copy: Reel 2136, [4/4786] Page 446; Reel 2459, [4/4910]
3. ↑ Death of Mr. A. G. Lawrie. (1927, January 21). The Maitland Daily Mercury (NSW : 1894 - 1939), p. 4. Retrieved August 20, 2020, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article125145672

• Baptism - ScotlandsPeople.gov.uk - Old Parish Registers Births and Baptisms - LAWRIE ALEXANDER; JAMES LAWRIE/JEAN GREIG FR4477 (FR4477); M; 16/03/1843; 424/ 150 330; Dunfermline

• Marriage - NSW BDM Marriage index - 3098/1868 ; LAWRIE ALEX GREIG; SIVYER LOUISA ALICE; PATERSON

• Death - NSW BDM Death index - LAWRIE ALEXANDER G; 3677/1927; JAMES; JEAN; CHATSWOOD