Strathalbyn SA Est.1856, Australia

Notes:
Note; first reported burial in Church graveyard was a Robert Leslie in 1848, with a story of death during a flood....to be further confirmed and explained as a McLean ancestor.

Later burials were 'done' in the town park; referred to as the Pioneer Cemetery and used between 1848-1856. In 1856 a new Strathalbyn General Cemetery opened. Not found evidence of exhumed deaceased for relocation or otherwise. Lorna Mclean

Latitude: -35.2502302, Longitude: 138.8978915

Cemetery Photos

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1		HS CHERITON John & Jane nee McLean.jpg
2		HS MCLEAN family crypt at Strathalbyn Cemetery, section 1 - from BRB 034.jpg READS:"Sacred to the memory of Donald McLean who died October the 10th 1856 aged 84 years also Christina, his wife who died April 9th 1869 aged 78 years Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord."
3		HS STRATH ECKERT Agnes
4		Isabella BROWN married Alexander STARK and died 10 Sep 1867
5		HS STRATH John Reginald BLACKMAN, Lola Blackmans father served in WWI
6		HS LAMSHED second wife Lorna NFI see headstone-grave
7		HS STRATH Richard John WESTLAKE married Rosina nee White.
8		HS at Strathalbyn SA-James and Una Gemmell
9		HS Strathalbyn Westlake, Ronald and Betty
10		HS STRATH MCLEAN,Edwin James, Olivia Mary (Queenie), Lorna Edith (war spinster)
11		HS STRATH LAIDLAW AND MCRAE families
12		HS Donald Gleeson Taylor headstone very clear writing
13		HS Strath:Ella Taylor nee Gooch.
14		HS STRATH William Johnston husband of Laura Johnston
15		HS STRATH White, Rosina d.1966 Husband Richard John d.1928
16		HS STRATH NESS Frank Harold and Lily nee Turner
17		HS JEFFREYS Jeffrey died Belvidere 1881
18		HS Strath Ann McLean (JEFFREYS) 7th child of Donald McLean and Christina (nee McPhee)
19		Susan Rankine the beloved wife of John Walker who died 11 Sept 1863? aged 32 years an of John Jeffrey beloved son who died 10 Dec 1865 aged 20 months also John Walker who for many years protector of aborigines in this province who died 26 Sep 1869 aged 54 years
20		HS Christina Agnes HENDERSON nee CHERITON d1881 32yoa
21		HS STRATH WYLIE Charles Henry d.24 Feb 1941 wife Tot d.15 Jun 1967
22		In loving memory of Lloyd Harry RAGGATT beloved husband of Alice Adelaide Raggatt Died d23 May 1910 aged 99 years beloved husband of Alice Adelaide Raggatt 23 May 1910.
23		HS STRATH RANKINE James Beevor d.6 Oct1935 and Eleanor nee Bundey RANKINE Capt James born Argyll Scotland, died Hindmarsh Island 8 sep 1897
24		HS STRATH RANKINE nee BEEVOR Isabel Agnes d.19 Jan 1917 (CAPT JAMES RANKINE)
25		HS STRATH DAWSON James and Jane
26		HS STURGEON Charles wife Elizabeth Unknown and dau. Elizabeth
27		HS ROGERS Edwin of Sandergrove SA d.17 Dec 1908
28		HS STRATH RANKINE Mathew David
29		HS STRATH Jane Rankine d1942, dau of Matthew and Jessie Rankine
30		HS STRATH Adelaide Rose1st wife, Edwin James(twin), Olivia Mary 2nd wife, Lorna Edith 1st dau
31		HS MAITLAND CEMETERY Kanaley William + Jane Ann Oakley
32		HS STRATH MCLEAN NEIL+GWEN BEAMES+3issue
33		1892 Death identifies Heart Synapse as cause of death in Hackney SA
34		HS STRATHALBYN RANKINE. Gavin Gemmell died Dungolocking in WA Uncertain evidence of burial location, though HS in both locations. Lillian HS here but location of death uncertain.
35		HS STRATH RANKINE GAVIN born and died as 2 day old infant 1907 to Gavin Gemmell RANKINE and Lillian WYATT
36		HS Alfred John twin to Edwin James Mclean. Died accidently when working in a farmshed with poisonous gas. He had evacuated, but expired in minutes. His wife brought salt water but was too late. A sad loss for no gain.
37		Alfred John and Edwin James thats our two little babies names...a memory that goes back to my infancy. There was never a cue that evaded Dad to sing this to us and invite us to join in.....Originally a melody of Lizzy and Flossie, Dads two Aunties....always remember.
38		HS - James Beevor RANKINE (died 6th Oct 1935, aged 58 yrs) & Edward B RANKINE (died 5th May 1942, aged 61 yrs)
39		HS Eliza Matilda Kanaley of Maitland SA
40		HS PURSCHE, Carl Alfred
41		HS SPALDING cemetery McLean Archibald d1888
42		HS STRATH GEMMELL, Thomas who died at springfield june 9th 1897 aged 78 years. Elizabeth his wife died Dec 16 1906 aged 77 years. Also Alex their son died Dec 2 1867 aged 1 year.
43		HS RANKINE in memory of the children of MATTHEW AND JESSIE RANKINE, Jane Paterson who died 15 July 1861 aged 13 days, James Graham who died 30 July 1866 aged 11 months, James Jeffrey who died 31 October 1870 aged 7 weeks.
44		HS WOOLFITT Benjamin b1854 and d1899 buried Strathalbyn SA
45		HS STARK Edward Stirling d1875
46		Memorial plaque; Created by Patricia Long nee LODER and installed it on the gravesite of the buried family of John Johnston and Bridget Callaghan plus 4 of 5 found records of their children.
47		HS STRATH TUCKER Lloyd G H +Adeline J+ thier children Lucy1900-1901+George1902-1907
48		In loving memory of our father Samuel George Dix Died Feb 13 1955 at 81 yoa also our dear mother Jessie died 20 May 1955 at 79 years
49		In loving memory of Matthew Rankine of Rushmore Strathalbyn who died 25th July 1946 aged 70 years. Also Effie Jessup beloved wife of the above who died 20th Jan 1962 aged 81 years. Also their beloved daughter Jessie Gray Rankine died 22 Jun 1970 aged 63 years.
50		Gertrude Beevor Rankine born 1 Jan 1875 Died 7 Dec 1951 Ruby Agnes Rankine born 13 Sep 1879 died 3 Mar 1960
51		HS STRATH RANKINE James 1897
52		Third born Keith Lavington TUCKER died 1994 was married to a Glady May nee UNKNOWN
53		Alexander Stark died 26 Aug 20 Morphetville SA Buried in Strathalbyn SA 71 yoa in Strathalbyn 1883 wife Isabella in same plot
54		William Sandergrove ROGERS d7 Dec 1905
55		RANKINE William and Jane Paterson (first wife died in SA) and HS mentions wife II (latter died in London)
56		John Robert Rankine of Braemar died 22 July 1960 in his 84th year and his wife Enid Kathleen died 22 Mar 1964 aged 69 years
57		In loving memory of Clara Rankine....died Sept 3, 1930 aged 82 years
58		In loving memory of our loving father HERBERT BURLEY [DICK] died 31 July 1941 aged ? years. also Mathew David died 20 Sep 1971 aged 82 years
59		In memory of Harriett Maria wife of Andrew Rankine, of Rushmore, Died No 9th 1910. Aged 71 years.
60		In memory of Eliza Scott wife of James Rankine Captain, married 18 Aug 1863, died 22 Sept 1863. Aged 24 yoa
61		In memory of the children of Matthew and Jessie RANKINE Jane Paterson who died 15 July 1861 aged 13 days, James Graham who died 30 Jul 1866 aged 11 months, James Jeffrey who died 31 Oct 1870 aged 7 weeks
62		In memory of Andrew Rankine of Rushmore, Strathalbyn who died 22 sep 1913 aged 73 years
63		Rankin/e In loving memory of MARY ANN and WALTER JAMES Mary Ann died 19 May 1973 and Walter Jams died 8 Nov 1929 loved parents of May-REUNITED
64		In loving memory of our dear father and mother John James Raggatt, died 10th Feb 1946 aged 83 years. Mylie Raggatt (nee Maria Mylie WESTLEY) died 18th Mar 1946 aged 78 years as United so dearly lived so sadly missed
65		NESS In loving memory of our beloved parents FRANK HAROLD Feb 27 May 1971 aged 78 years and Lily Died 11 Dec 1931 AGED 40 YEARS also Auntie Neta Died 17 Nov 1947 aged 51 years always remembered by Keith and Colin
66		MCLEAN Ewen-Hugh the Younger 25 May 1836- 5.6.1921 arrived SA on Navarino 6 Dec 1837. Margaret nee Tannahill 15.9.1939----6th Marie 1891 Arrived SA on Escott 9.8.1859 Jane Ann born 29. 1. 1877 and Jemima Adam 1 born 3.8.1878 died 10 March 1879 daughters of hugh and margaret. Made by descendent Patricia Long of Perth WA in 2007
67		McLean Ewen Hugh the Elder. Baptised 10 Jan 1814 Kilmallie Scotland and Died 28 May 1876 Meningie South Australia Memorial made by descendent Patricia Long of Perth WA in 2007
68		Cecil Cave Elliott beloved husband of Florence (Flo) waiting at the end of the rainbow ....loved parents of 10 children. DAD 1889-2 jUN 1969 MOTHER 9 Feb 1893-24.6.1919 (year blurrred)
69		Jeffrey Borrett son of George and Henrietta died 31st Dec 1982 aged 80 Years
70		In loving memory of george beloved husband of Henrietta Borrett nee Jeffreys died april 12 1920 aged 69 years. Gone from the world of sorrow to a home of erernal rest. Henrietta D C wife of the above died July 2 1931 aged 71 years. We have you in our memory God has you in his care.
71		ENTRANCE - CEMETERY - STRATHALBYN SA Apr2016
72		NOTE MATTHEW IS GIVEN A MIDDLE INITIAL ONLY AND NOT OFFERED ANYWHERE ELSE? In loving memory of MARY the beloved wife of Matthew Rankine died 21 March 1921 aged 79 years. Also Matthew B Rankine beloved husband of above died Jul 1926 at 92 yoa. Also Olive Mary loved daughter of above died 14 Jun 1960 aged 76 yoa/