Archibald Mathieson

1849 - 1938  (89 years)

• Name	Archibald Mathieson
  Born	1849	Portland, Victoria, Australia
  Gender	Male
  Died	14 Aug 1938	East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  	MATHIESON Archibald 90Y 14/08/1938 16/08/1938 2 B 48 Son of John Mathieson & Catherine McMillan. Died in East Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Gippsland Times (Vic. : 1861 - 1954) Monday 15 August 1938 MATHIESON.--At private hospital, Melbourne, Sunday, August 14, Archibald, beloved husband of Margaret and loving father of Elsie, Flora, Vera, Archibald, Marion, Jack, Jean, Jessie, and Laura. Aged 90 years. The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1956) Monday 15 August 1938 Mr. Archibald Mathieson Mr. Archibald Mathieson sen., one of the most widely known men in stock and station and pastoral circles, died in a private hospital in Melbourne yesterday. He was in his 91st year. A son of one of the pioneer families of the Western district, Mr. Mathieson was the senior partner and founder of Mathieson, Davis, and Co. He had a life-long association with pastoral enterprises and with stock and station activities. Beginning his business career as auctioneer for Messrs. Peck, Hudson, and Rayner, one of the earliest of stock and station agencies in Victoria, he later became managing auctioneer for Guthridge and Co., of Sale On the death of Mr. Guthridge he acquired the business, and took into partnership the late Mr. G. M. Davis M.L.C., establishing the firm ot Mathieson, Davis, and Co., which became one of the leading stock businesses of the State. The firm had branches in every town in Gippsland, in Melbourne, Albury, and many other places. For nearly 70 years Mr. Mathieson was a well-known figure at Newmarket, and he was considered the finest auctioneer and judge of stock of his day. He had many pastoral interests in Gippsland, Riverina, and other districts. In his younger days Mr. Mathieson was a noted cricketer, and played in many inter-colonial teams. He was also an excellent gun shot, and took an active interest in coursing. For many years he Judged sheep and cattle at leading agricultural shows. A happy business association extending over more than 50 years ended with the death of Mr. Davis, M.L.C., a fortnight ago. Mr. Mathieson leaves a widow (formerly Miss Margaret McDonald of Lake Leaghur Station), two sons (Messrs. A. Mathieson, of Fulham, and J. Mathieson, of Nambrok), seven daughters, and 16 grandchildren. Four children predeceased him. The funeral will be held at Sale at 1 p.m. to-morrow. A. A. Sleight Pty. Ltd. have charge of the arrangements. The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1956) Wednesday 14 August 1940 MATHIESON- In loving memory of my beloved husband Archibald who passed away on august 14 1938 -Badly missed (Inserted by his loving wife Margaret) MATHIESON-In loving memory of our dear father who passed away on August 14 1938 - Always remembered (Inserted by his loving daughters Flo and Vera) MATHIESON.--In loving memory of my dear father who passed away on August 14, 1938. Your memory is as dear to-day as in the hour you passed away (Inserted by his loving son Archie)
  Buried	16 Aug 1938	Sale, Victoria, Australia
  	MATHIESON ARCHIBALD 16/08/1938 90 YEARS REV MARSHALL 2 B 48 MATHIESON MARGARET 6/10/1941 81 YEARS REV CARR 2 B 48
  Siblings	7 siblings
  1. John Mathieson,   b. 1850, Victoria, Australia ,   d. Sep 1882, Victoria, Australia
  2. Margaret Mathieson,   b. 1852, Victoria, Australia ,   d. 30 Jun 1934, Sale, Victoria, Australia
  3. Catherine Isabella Mathieson,   b. 1854, Victoria, Australia ,   d. 9 Jul 1944, Sale, Victoria, Australia
  4. Jean Mathieson,   b. 8 Oct 1854, Merri River, Victoria, Australia ,   d. 1856, Victoria, Australia
  5. Neil Alexander Mathieson,   b. 1856, Victoria, Australia ,   d. May 1927, Victoria, Australia
  6. Jane Mathieson,   b. 1857, Victoria, Australia ,   d. 1948, Canterbury, Victoria, Australia ,   m. William Adie Robertson (1889)
  7. Flora Mathieson,   b. 1861, Victoria, Australia ,   d. 10 Apr 1951, Sale, Victoria, Australia
  Ancestors
  Patriarch & Matriarch	Archibald Mathieson,   b. Abt 1736,   d. Yes, date unknown  (Great Grandfather)  Catherine McMillan,   b. Abt 1822,   d. 30 Aug 1887, Port Campbell, Victoria, Australia  (Age 65 years)  (Mother)
  Person ID	I14852	Clark
  Last Modified	18 Jul 2012

  
  

  Father	John Conley Mathieson,   b. 1 Mar 1821, Southend, Argyll, Scotland, UK ,   d. 23 Mar 1891, Princetown, Victoria, Australia  (Age 70 years)
  Mother	Catherine McMillan,   b. Abt 1822,   d. 30 Aug 1887, Port Campbell, Victoria, Australia  (Age 65 years)
  Family ID	F4266	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Wife 1	Annie Isabella McDonald,   b. 1856,   d. 3 Sep 1889, Sale, Victoria, Australia  (Age 33 years)
  Married	3 Mar 1881	Lake Leaghur, Victoria, Australia
  	The Argus (Melbourne, Vic. : 1848 - 1956) Thursday 17 March 1881 MARRIAGES MATHIESON- McDONALD.-On the 3rd inst at the residence of the bride's parents, by the Rev Mr Graham, Archibald,, eldest son of Mr. J. C. Mathieson of Nirranda, to Annie Isabel, eldest daughter of Mr. J. B. McDonald, of Lake Leaghur Station, Loddon River
  Children	1. Elsie May Mathieson,   b. 1882, Hotham Hills, Victoria, Australia ,   d. 1967, Brighton, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia  (Age 85 years) ▻ William Clarence McDonald   2. Flora Hughena Mathieson,   b. 1883, Sale, Victoria, Australia ,   d. 1967, Oakleigh, Victoria, Australia  (Age 84 years) ▻ William Norman Birkley  m. 4 Oct 1922 + 3. Annie Eva Catherine Mathieson,   b. 1885, Sale, Victoria, Australia ,   d. 1928, Prahran, Victoria, Australia  (Age 43 years) ▻ Walter Grenville Spowart  m. 1911   4. Charlotte Jane Mathieson,   b. 20 Oct 1886, Sale, Victoria, Australia ,   d. 24 Dec 1890, Sale, Victoria, Australia  (Age 4 years)   5. Georgina Vera Mathieson,   b. 1887, Sale, Victoria, Australia ,   d. 15 Oct 1957, Sale, Victoria, Australia  (Age 70 years) + 6. Archibald Mathieson,   b. 13 Aug 1889, Sale, Victoria, Australia ,   d. 3 Jun 1966, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia  (Age 76 years) ▻ Emma May Robinson  m. 1921
  Last Modified	18 Jul 2012
  Family ID	F4267	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Wife 2	Margaret McDonald,   b. 1859, Kyneton, Victoria, Australia ,   d. 4 Oct 1941, Sale, Victoria, Australia  (Age 82 years)
  Married	11 Jun 1890	Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
  Children	1. Marion Adeline Mathieson,   b. 1890, Sale, Victoria, Australia ,   d. Yes, date unknown ▻ Rose Ernest Lawrence + 2. Herbert John Mathieson,   b. 1891, Sale, Victoria, Australia ,   d. 29 Jun 1969, Maffra, Victoria, Australia  (Age 78 years) ▻ Sarah Blanch Elizabeth Lukins  m. 5 Jan 1916   3. Margaret McDonald Mathieson,   b. 1892, Sale, Victoria, Australia ,   d. 2 Feb 1906, Sale, Victoria, Australia  (Age 14 years)   4. Henrietta Jean Mathieson,   b. 1895, Sale, Victoria, Australia ,   d. Yes, date unknown   5. Hilda Jessie Mathieson,   b. 1896, Sale, Victoria, Australia ,   d. 1983, Pascoe Vale, Victoria, Australia  (Age 87 years) ▻ Arthur Morrison   6. Eric Neil Mathieson,   b. 8 Aug 1897, Sale, Victoria, Australia ,   d. 16 Mar 1898, Sale, Victoria, Australia  (Age 0 years) + 7. Laura Irene Mathieson,   b. 1899, Sale, Victoria, Australia ,   d. 30 Jun 1989  (Age 90 years) ▻ Hamer Laurence Chalmer  m. 27 Jun 1925
  Last Modified	15 Jul 2012
  Family ID	F4274	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

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