Alexander Skinner M.D. (abt. 1809 - 1899)

Born about 11 Aug 1809 in Avoch, Ross, Scotland

Husband of Hughina Clarke — married 9 May 1835 in Durness, Sutherland, Scotland

Husband of Elizabeth Wortley (Shannon) Skinner — married 2 Apr 1842 in Mount Keira, Illawarra, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 18 Jan 1899 at about age 89 in Goomoorah, New South Wales, Australia.

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Biography

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Alexander Skinner. Given Name: Alexander. Surname: Skinner. ^[1][2][3]

Born 11 AUG 1809. Avoch, Ross, Scotland. ^[4]

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Christening: 30 AUG 1809. Avoch, Ross, Scotland.

Marriage Husband Alexander Skinner. Wife Hughina Clarke. Marriage 9 MAY 1835. Durness, Sutherland, Scotland. ^[5][6]

• 1832 Doctors Diploma, Glasgow
• Doctor on Whaling ships in North Sea
• 1839 Emigrated to Australia
• 1843 - 1847 Practice in Manila, Philippines
• Owner of Levestrath station and others

Alexander SKINNER, son of William J and Jean SKINNER, was born in 1809. He immigrated to New South Wales, Australia from Scotland, along with other members of his family.

INFORMATION from a Relative of Dr Alexander SKINNER: Preface to her book "The Sugar Doctor", by Lois Shepheard.

"Previous research portrayed him only as a Doctor but I could see he must have had other occupations, since he wavered on and off the NSW and Victorian Medical Registers. He bought huge tracts of NSW land and I wondered why. I asked myself how he would have been a doctor in the Phillipines which was at the time under Spanish rule. It wasn't until the descendants of one of his servants contacted me and told me Dr Skinner had been a sugar grower, that I began to understand."

NB: this book is in the process of being published. [as at January 2017]

Articles in Newspapers
1899 - Obituary
At Airlie Brake on Wednesday last there passed away one of our oldest and most respected residents in the person of Dr. Alexander Skinner, at the venerable age of 88 years, of senile decay. The deceased medico had been in the colony for something like 40 years, the greater part of which lie spent in this district, where he leaves an aged widow, and a large circle of relatives to whom we extend our sincere sympathy. As far back as 1832 the departed doctor obtained his diploma at the University of Glasgow, and he was therefore the oldest qualified doctor in the colony. His first appointment was as surgeon on a whaling cruise in the seas north of Scotland. After this he came to New South Wales and practised at Muswellbrook for some years, when he was induced to try his fortune among the Spaniards at Manilla in the Philippines, the scene of one of the recent engagements between the American and Spanish squadrons. At this place the doctor is said to have benefitted himself very considerably in a financial way, as he built up a most lucrative practice, but seeking a more congenial clime made his way to Melbourne, and thence to Glen Innes, and finally to Inverell, where he resided for many years in active work until his human faculties began to wane under the severe strain of his large practice and ripening age. The deceased gentleman was at one time a large station holder in the east of the colony, and took a lively interest in all matters of public concern. He was also an Elder of the Presbyterian Church, and a man of sterling character and a most charitable disposition in cases calling for leniency or benevolence. In all the paths of life the late doctor afforded a valuable example to all those with whom he came in contact. The services at the graveside were conducted by the Rev. E. R. Makin, and the interments took place in the Presbyterian portion of the cemetery. ^[7]

1899 - Probate notice
In the will of ALEXANDER SKINNER, senior, late of Airlie Brake near Inverell in the colony of New South Wales, doctor of medicine, deceased. APPLICATION will be made after fourteen days from the publication hereof that probate of the last will of the above named deceased may be granted to Elisabeth Wortley Skinner, Archibald Edward Skinner, and Alexander Skinner, junior. ^[8]

Sources

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7. ↑ (Trove) OBITUARY. (1899, January 21). The Inverell Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954), p. 5.
8. ↑ (Trove) Advertising (1899, August 26). The Inverell Times (NSW : 1899 - 1954), p. 6.

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NSW Death Registration. Year: 1899. Surname: SKINNER. Given Name: Alexander. Father Name: William J. Mother Name: Jean. District: Inverell. Reg No: 1899/1899

Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 Name: Alexander Skinner Gender: Male Birth Date: 11 Aug 1809 Baptism Date: 30 Aug 1809 Baptism Place: Avoch,Ross and Cromarty,Scotland Father: William Skinner Mother: Jean Brodie FHL Film Number: 990578

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