Alexander McKenzie & Janet Grant

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Alexander McKENZIE

chr. 3 Sep 1815 Achlunachan, Loch Broom, Ross Shire, Scotland (parents Norman McKENZIE& Ellen McDONALD)
d. 4 Sep 1898 Willowmavin, Vic. (buried Kilmore, Vic.)

Arrived in Port Phillip April 1840 aboard the Glen Huntly with his cousin, also named Alexander McKenzie. Alexander was referred to as ‘Black Sandy’, and his cousin (who later married Janet Grant’s sister Marion Sarah) was referred to as ‘Red Sandy’. The nicknames distinguished the cousins by hair colour.
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m. Aug 1851 Glenvale, Vic.

Janet GRANT

b. 4 Jan 1830 Strath, Inverness, Scotland (parents Alexander GRANT and Marion Sarah FLETCHER)
d. 26 Dec 1905 Willowmavin, Vic. (buried Kilmore, Vic.)
Arrived Port Jackson in 1837 aboard the William Nicol with her parents and two oldest siblings.
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Children

1. Alexander McKENZIE b. 5 Mar 1852 Kilmore, Vic. ; d. 1 Jan 1928 Prahran, Vic. ; buried Kilmore, Vic. ; n.m.

2. Norman McKENZIE b. 1855 ; d. in infancy

3. Sarah McKENZIE b. 1856 Wallan, Vic. ; d. 3 Sep 1939 Belmont, Geelong, Vic. ; buried Camperdown, Vic. ; m. 12 August 1874 Kilmore, Vic. – William Joseph COOKE (b. 1842 Tipperary, Ireland ; parents James COOKE & Ellen TIERNEY ; d. 18 Dec 1914 Camperdown, Vic. ; buried Camperdown) – 9 children

4. Kenneth McKENZIE b. 1857 Kilmore, Vic. ; d. 10 Oct 1896 Kilmore, Vic. ; buried Kilmore, Vic. ; m. 1887 Vic. – Euphemia STEWART (b. 1850 Campbellfield, Vic. ; d. 2 Feb 1942 ; buried Kilmore, Vic.) – 3 children

5. John McKENZIE b. 6 Sep 1859 Kilmore, Vic. ; d. 10 Dec 1913 Kilmore, Vic.; buried Kilmore, Vic. ; n.m.

6. William McKENZIE b. c1862 Willowmavin, Vic. ; d. 30 Nov 1946 Kilmore, Vic. ; buried Kilmore, Vic. ; m. 29 Jan 1901 Glenaroua, Vic. – Edith May PARKER (b. 5 Jan 1884 Tallarook Flats, Vic. ; parents Joseph PARKER & Mary Ann JOHNSTON ; d. 15 Mar 1951 Parkville, Vic. ; buried Kilmore, Vic.) – 13 children

7. Janet (Jessie) McKENZIE b. 24 Apr 1864 Kilmore, Vic. ; d. 18 Sep 1951 Kilmore, Vic. ; buried Kilmore, Vic. ; m. 6 Sep 1893 Melbourne, Vic. – William HALL (b. 17 Jan 1861 Allansford, Vic. ; parents John HALL & Rachel McCaughey ; d. 29 Feb 1940 Kilmore, Vic. ; buried Kilmore, Vic.) – 5 children

8. Christine Ann McKENZIE b. 1866 Kilmore, Vic. ; d. 1929 Vic. ; m. 1908 Vic. – James Martin BRENNAN (b.1859 Kilmore, Vic. ; parents Jeremiah BRENNAN & Margaret DOYLE ; d. 1926 Fitzroy South, Vic.) – 3 children

9. Norman McKENZIE b. 6 Jan 1869 Kilmore, Vic. ; d. 17 May 1942 Kilmore, Vic. ; buried Kilmore, Vic. ; m. 9 Feb 1905 Fitzroy, Vic. – Helen PARKER (b. 8 Feb 1886 Seymour, Vic. ; parents Joseph PARKER & Mary Ann JOHNSTON ; d. 25 Sep 1952 Tallarook, Vic. ; buried Kilmore, Vic.) – 8 children
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10. Mary Ellen McKENZIE b. 12 Feb 1872 Kilmore, Vic. ; d. 1939 Kyneton, Vic. ; m. 1900 Vic. – Simon ANDISON (b. 1870 Sandford, Vic. ; parents James William ANDISON & Isabella OLIVER ; d. 1909 Bendigo, Vic.) – 4 children

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  Obituaries – Alexander McKenzie


(The Australasian, 10 Sep 1898, p.36)

Mr Alexander McKenzie. who arrived in the colony on the 17th April, 1840, and was a ship-mate of the three men who died on the arrival of the Glen Huntly in Port Phillip Bay from typhoid fever, and whose bodies were only recently exhumed and reinterred at St. Kilda, died on Sunday morning, at the age of 79 years, 58 of which he had spent in Victoria, and 43 in the Kilmore district. Until a month ago Mr McKenzie was hale, hearty, and active, and had frequently ridden round his farms 30 and 40 miles a day. A fortnight ago he caught a chill, which brought on bronchitis, to which he succumbed.
(The Ballarat Star, 7 Sep 1898, p.2)
Many of your readers will regret to hear of the death of Mr. Alex. McKenzie of Willowmavin, and a large landowner in this locality. The deceased was a native of Lochbroom, Ross shire, Scotland, and arrived in the colony in the Glenhuntly in 1840, and settled at his late residence some 45 years ago. Mr. McKenzie who was perhaps better known as ‘Black Sandy’, was certainly one of the pioneers of the colony, and, being a man of good memory, could relate with great accuracy many thrilling adventures of the early days when inland towns were few and far between, and most of the present site of Melbourne only a forest Mr. McKenzie was a straightforward honourable good natured man, and was greatly respected by a large circle of friends, and leaves a widow and eight grown-up children to mourn his loss, his illness was only a brief one, the cause of death being bronchitis, brought on from an attack of influenza. He was 79 years of age. The funeral took place on Tuesday last, and was very largely attended. The Rev. J. Steele officiated at both the house and grave. Mr. Bossence had charge of the funeral arrangements.
(Broadford Courier and Reedy Creek Times, 16 Sep 1898, p.2)
OBITUARY.
DEATH OF MR. ALEXANDER McKENZIE.
An old resident of this district, Mr. Alexander McKenzie, died on Sunday last at his residence, Heatherleigh, Willowmavin. Mr. McKenzie arrived in the colony as far back as 1840, was at the time of death 79 years of age, and farmed his own estate here for about half a century, where he reared a very respectable family, with whom, and the deceased
widow, there is widespread sympathy. Deceased, whom it was our privilege to know intimately for a period of 40 years, was foremost amongst the best and straightest men of a district where many good men have lived since the earliest dayls of the colony, and was one who always commanded the highest respect of all with whom he came in contact. Although reaching a good old age he was until lately a strong, vigorous, active man, a true type of the
good old Highlander. By old Kilmore residents he will be remembered as one familiarly called “Black Sandy” to distinguish him from others of the name. He was a sterling, good man, whose word was his bond in all things, and, although he never took active part in public matters, he will long be remembered for his many kindly genial qualities. We heartily share in the general regret felt at the demise of so worthy a citizen. We may add that Mr McKenzie was a passenger by the Glen Huntly and shipmate of the three men whose remains were exhumed at St Kilda a few days ago. The funeral cortege, a large one, passed through the town on Tuesday afternoon, the remains being interred in the Kilmore General Cemetery.
(Kilmore Free Press, 8 Sep 1898, p.2)

  Death Notices – Janet McKenzie

McKENZIE.—On the 26th December, at “Heatherleigh”, Willowmavin, Kilmore, Janet,
relict of the late Alexander McKenzie, native of Isle of Skye, Scotland, aged 76 years.
A colonist of 68 years.
(The Argus, 27 Dec 1905, p.6)
McKenzie.—Mrs. Janet, relict of the late Mr. Alexander McKenzie, of the Kilmore Survey, died on Tuesday last after a lengthy illness, aged 76. Deceased lady was well-esteemed by all who knew her. She was a colonist of 68 years standing, and was amongst the earliest of settlers in this district, where she reared a respectable family.
(Kilmore Free Press, 28 Dec 1905, p.3)
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  Kilmore General Cemetery

Erected by Janet McKenzie in loving remembrance
of herbeloved husband
Alexander McKenzie
who died at Willowmavin 4th Sept 1898 aged 79 years
also the above Janet who died 26th Nov 1905 aged 76 years
also their beloved son John who died 10th Dec 1913 aged 54 years
[On back of stone:] Alexander McKenzie died Jan 1st 1928 aged 74 years

bwheadstone Obituary: Norman McKenzie

The death of Mr. Norman McKenzie, which took place at the Kilmore Hospital on Sunday, 17th May, removed from Glenaroua one of its earliest and most respected residents.
The late Mr. McKenzie was born at Willowmavin 74 years ago, and was the youngest son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Alexander McKenzie, who settled there in 1866.
As a young man deceased was engaged chiefly on the land. For a period of two years he took up mining at Fulton’s Creek, Gippsland, with only moderate success.
When war broke out in South Africa he enlisted and saw active service. After the close of the war he returned to Glenaroua, purchased a property and married Miss Nellie Parker. He followed woolgrowing and grazing pursuits successfully, adding to his holding from time to time, until he had acquired a nice compact property.
The late Mr. McKenzie was very fond of all kinds of sport, being an expert with both rifle and shotgun. He competed in pigeon and target matches in various places and won many valuable trophies. He had an extensive knowledge of wild animals and birds, and studied their habits closely. His unerring aim was to rid the district of scores of foxes which were a frequent source of trouble to landholders. He was a keen and very successful fisherman and seldom failed to secure a good haul.
The late Mr. McKenzie is survived by a widow, six daughters and one son, to mourn the loss of a good husband and father.
The funeral on Monday was largely attended, many coming long distances to pay their last respects to one who was held in high esteem.
Rev. H.G. Ford read the service at the graveside, and Mr. G. Diggle carried out the funeral arrangements.
Pall bearers were Messrs P. Fleming. F. Sanderson, H. Mc Lean, A. Cummings, A. Figgins, A. McKenzie, W. McKenzie and E. Bidstrup.
Coffin bearers were Messrs C. Greenshields. R. Chanman, E. Smith, A. Milne, B. O’Brien and A. Brown.
(Kilmore Free Press, 28 May 1942, p.2)