John ANDERSON [420]

   Cause of his death was Heart failure.

  General Notes:

1847 born Perthshire, Scotland
SA Death 1913 380/147 ANDERSON John undefined Hindmarsh

John Anderson was born 19 Sep 1847 out of wedlock; his father remains unidentified.
In the 1851 Census he was living in Dee Street, Old Machar, Aberdeen with his mother and aunt and is recorded as "visitor".
In 1853 his mother married James Morison and in the 1861 Census John is recorded as "boarder", apprentice compositor.
In the 1871 Census John is living with his mother and half sister and recorded as a "son", printer compositer.

John was apprenticed at The Perthshire Constitutional & Journal as a compositor for 7 years and also as a journeyman.
He worked as a compositer at the University Press in Edinburgh for a period of 2 years, then again for 18 months before leaving Scotland in 1880.

On 6 June 1880 John emigrated to South Africa leaving Edinburgh for Dartmouth Devon on "Brittania." On 11 June 1880 he departed Dartmouth by Steamer "Balmoral Castle" arriving Cape Town 3 July 1880; thence Cape Town by steamer "Melrose" on 5 July 1880 reaching Durban Natal 9 July 1880. John lived in Durban between July 1880 and June 1883. On 26 June 1883 he returned to Cape Town on the "Asiatic" arriving there 30 June 1883. Between July 1883 and February 1884 he lived in Cape Town for about 7 months while working at the Cape Argus. During this time John married Caroline Stubbs (formerly Schlussler nee Moyle) by Special Licence at the Cape Town Magistrate's Court on 19 November 1883. Around February 1884 it is believed that John and Caroline left Cape Town bound for Adelaide South Australia - possibly on the barque "Rebecca" which landed at Largs Pier 14 April 1884. From 1884 to 1909 John took up employment as a compositor with W.K. Thomas & Co. publishers of The Register Newspaper. In January 1886 Caroline died of consumption and within two years John married Mary Ann Gunter and they raised a family in Adelaide over the next 25 years. During that time the family undertook a moved to Scott's Creek where they kept cows and chickens, however around 1910 they returned to the city where John resumed employment in his trade at Hussey & Gillingham, Printers, until his untimely death in 1913.

As per Natal Mercantile Advertiser 10 July 1880
John departed Cape Town 5 July 1880 arrived Durban 9 July 1880 on CRMS Melrose ex Balmoral Castle to Cape Town. Some of the immigrants were destined for employment by the firm of P Davis & Sons (see illustration, advertisement from Natal Almanac in picture gallery). The passenger list is grouped in families but note that the first name and initial mentioned in the list is not always that of the head of the family as some of these men had travelled ahead of their wives and children, and were the "Applicant" rather than "Immigrant", these men would have been waiting to welcome the family on their arrival. A few were women travelling alone, one example being A. W. Hunter who was to take up employment as a domestic servant. Some of the men were recruits for the Natal Mounted Police.

The only surviving page of the journey to Durban written by John Anderson as follows:
. . . the funds of the Society Running, jumping, trials of strength were the principal events. The weather and sea were all that could be desired. T. Peddie won the . . . and one at high jumping but he fell at the hurdle race and lost it, and hurt his wrists.
Jun 25: This was the second day of the sports and not so favourable for them as the ship was heaving a good deal. There was a good deal of partiality shown today to others than the steerage passengers owing to their success the previous day which caused a little amount for the time being. T. Peddie has both of his arms sling-safe today which has kept him from taking part. The Scotch passengers challenged the English for a . . . was to take place next week but the challenge was not accepted. The baggage should have come up today but was put off till tomorrow.
June 26: The baggage was taken up today by 11 a.m. I let mine alone as it was too far down. Everyone was wishing he or she was landed. They all say they are not seasick but sick of the sea. The oranges were given to the winners at two p.m. on the quarter deck which helped to pass the times . . .

John Anderson's work references:
Perthshire Constitutional & Journal Offices, St Johns Place, Perth and 15 Pall Mall, London; Perth, June 25 1884.
I hereby certify that John Anderson served his apprenticeship of 7 years as a Compositor in this office, and also worked as a Journeyman - and in both capacities he gave us every satisfaction.
John Robertson, for Proprietor.

University Press, Edinburgh, T & A Constable, Queens Printers, Edinburgh, May 21 1880.
Mr John Anderson has been employed here for the last 18 months, and about 2 years at a former time. He has always been regular in attendance and we can confidently recommend him for steadiness and attention.
James Gray, Manager

Natal Mercantile Advertiser Office, South Africa, Durban, June 23 1883.
I have much pleasure in certifying that Mr J Anderson has been employed on the above paper for a period of 3 years, and always conducted himself with steadiness and sobriety. He is a good clean compositor and his departure from this office is entirely from a desire for change.
John Day, Forman, NMA

The Cape Argus, Printing Offices, 9 & 11 Burg Street, Publishing Office, 36 St Georges Street, Cape Town, 27 Feb 1884.
Mr J Anderson has been employed as Compositor at this office for nearly 12 months. He has always been extremely steady and very punctual in his attendance, in fact a thoroughly reliable man. I very much regret parting with a man I can depend upon, but he leaves at his own choice, wishing to proceed to the other colonies.
M Dimbleby, Manager.

No proven passage from Cape Town to Adelaide has been found but the arrival of 'Rebecca' in the following article is a possibility:
The Observer, Adelaide, S.A., Saturday, April 19, 1884, p. 20.
Rebecca, barque, 413 tons, J.C. Bayden/Baysen, from Cape Town February 8. Elder Smith & Co., Agents.
Passengers: Mr & Mrs A. Anderson, Mr & Mrs Koltch, Mr & Mrs Walters and 4 children, Messrs Carmichael, Tait, McDonald, A E Clark, C Wright, R Hudson, J C Wilson and Mrs Tait, in the cabin; and 47 in the steerage.

Held by family is an Employment Contract signed on 27th November 1888 between John Anderson and the Proprietors of the Register, Observer and Journal Newspapers for a period of 48 months subject to 14 days notice by either party after the expiration of 48 months (image in Pictures Gallery).

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA: 1889 - 1931) Tuesday 23 December 1913 p8
The Register (Adelaide, SA: 1901 - 1929) Tuesday 23 December 1913 p6
Death Notice:
ANDERSON.-On the 22nd December, at his residence, Lurline-street, West Adelaide, John, beloved husband of Mary Anderson, aged 65 years. At rest.

The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA: 1889 - 1931) Tuesday 23 December 1913 & The Register (Adelaide, SA: 1901 - 1929) Tuesday 23 December 1913
Funeral Notice:
ANDERSON.-The friends of the late Mr. John Anderson are respectfully notified that his Funeral will leave his late residence, Lurline-street, West Adelaide, on Wednesday, at 11 a.m., for the West-terrace Cemetery.
Wm. Jarvis & Son, Undertakers, Hyde Park.

West Terrace Cemetery records (Researched at S.A. Genealogy & Heraldry Society on 16 June 1983).
December 24th 1913 John Anderson age 65.
Number and location of grave: Road 4, 11E, Path 36.
Address: Lurline Street, West Adelaide
Burial Fee, 18/-
Ceremony performed: D A Ewers (or Ewens)
Undertaker: Jarvis & Son.
Lease No. 25198 from 25 Sep 1916.
Exhumed 19 Apr 1956 re-interred Centennial Park Cemetery.

Buried West Tce Cemetery, re-interred Centennial Park 19 April 1956
Centennial Park Location: General AA, Path L, Grave 947; Licence No 9217; Expirty Date 10 Aug 2021

  Other Records

• Census: Scotland, 31 Mar 1851, 11 Dee Street, Old Machar, Aberdeenshire. John Anderson is recorded as Visitor age 4 born Perth, Perthshire. (Recorded at his Aunt Agnes Neish's address, where his mother, Mary Ann Neish, was also recorded).

• Census: Scotland, 7 Apr 1861, 55 High Street, Perth, Scotland. John is recorded as a Boarder age 13 years Printer's Apprentice born Perth SCT

• Census: Scotland, 3 Apr 1871, 53 Thistle Close (after 55 High St), Perth SCT. John is described as a Son Unmarried age 23, Printer Compositer, born Perth. (Mother incorrectly recorded as Mary Ann Manson instead of Morison.)

• Resided: Durban, South Africa, 1880-1883.

• photo: John Anderson, 1880s, Durban, Natal, South Africa. (Image Courtesy R Filsell)

• Marriage, 1883, Cape Town, South Africa.

• Newspaper: Silk, 1883, Durban, South Africa. (image courtesy R Filsell)

• Resided: Capetown, South Africa, 1883-1884.

• Departure: Capetown, South Africa, 1884, Adelaide, South Australia. (not proven - no passenger list sighted)

• Resided: Field St (situate between Gouger & Wright Sts, parallel with Morphet St), 1885, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Resided: North Unley, 1886, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Resided: at Caroline's death, 1886, Young Street, Unley, Adelaide.

• Resided: Young St, North Unley, 1887, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Resided: Young St, North Unley, 1888, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Resided: Gouger st, 1889, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Resided: Hughes st, Unley rd, Unley, 1890, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Resided: Rose st, Goodwood Park, 1895, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Resided: Fairford st, Parkside, 1897, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Resided: Fairford st, Parkside, 1898, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Resided: Fairford st, N Parkside, 1899, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Resided: Rose st, Goodwood Park, 1901, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Resided: Rose st, Goodwood Park, 1903, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Resided: Rose st, Goodwood Park, 1904, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Resided: Rose st, Goodwood Park, 1905, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Resided: Rose st, Goodwood Park, 1906, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Resided: Rose st, Goodwood Park, 1907, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Resided: Rose st, Goodwood Park, 1908, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Resided: 67 Carlton Parade, Torrensville, Adelaide, 1908. Harry's letter

• Resided: Rose st, Goodwood Park, 1909, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Resided: Norma st, W Adelaide, 1911, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Resided: Henley Bch rd, W Adelaide, 1912, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Newspaper: Death Notice, 1913, Adelaide. (image courtesy Trove)

• Newspaper: Funeral Notice, 1913, Adelaide. (image courtesy Trove)

• Resided: Henley Bch rd, W Adelaide, 1913, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Resided: Lurline st, W Adelaide, 1914, Compositor. Boothby's South Australian Directory

• Christmas Cards 1896, 1906: to John & Family, From Geo Cunningham Roy & Jas Roy, Scotland.

• Christmas Cards: to John & Family, From Geo Cunningham Roy & Jas Roy, Scotland.

• Christmas Cards: to John & Family, From Geo Cunningham Roy & Jas Roy, Scotland.

• Christmas Cards 1902-03: to John & Family, From Geo Cunningham Roy & Jas Roy, Scotland.

• Christmas Cards 1900: to John & Family, From Geo Cunningham Roy & Jas Roy, Scotland.

• Christmas Cards 1900: to John & Family, From Geo Cunningham Roy & Jas Roy, Scotland.

John married Caroline Jane Augusta MOYLE [564] [MRIN: 193], daughter of Richard MOYLE [3950] and Caroline Maria BROOME [3951], on 19 Nov 1883 in Cape Town Magistrate's Court, South Africa. (Caroline Jane Augusta MOYLE [564] was born on 10 Sep 1852 in Claremont, South Africa, baptised on 10 Oct 1852 in St Saviours Anglican Church, Claremont, Cape Town, died on 7 Jan 1886 in Unley, Adelaide, South Australia and was buried on 8 Jan 1886 in West Terrace Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia.). The cause of her death was Consumption.

  Marriage Notes:

1883 married Caroline Stubbs, Cape Town

Transcription of Marriage Certificate sent from National Archives South Africa
(A hand-written note top right-hand corner reads: . . . . . . . sent to the Colonial Office on the 28 January 1884)
Marriage Register document:
No. 68
When Married: 19 Novr 1883
Name: John Anderson / Caroline Jane Augusta Stubbs
Condition: Bachelor / Widow
Occupation or Calling: Printer / -
Age: 36 / 32
Residence: Capetown / Capetown
Consent etc. : Special Licence
Witnesses to the Marriage: Jack Fischer / Caroline Maria Moyle [mother]
John Anderson / Caroline Jane Augusta Stubbs
I, the Undersigned, do hereby certify that the above Marriage was contracted by the Parties thereto on the 19^th day of Novr , 187 . .83, in my presence, and in the presence of the Persons who have signed their Names as Witnesses, under and by virtue of the Marriage Act, 1860.
Dated at Capetown , this 19th day of Novr 18 . .83 .
John . . . . . . . . (Resident Magistrate)

John next married Mary Ann GUNTER [421] [MRIN: 141], daughter of Henry GUNTER [746] and Mary Ann THORN [756], on 23 Dec 1887 in Office of Registrar General, Victoria Sq, Adelaide, South Australia. (Mary Ann GUNTER [421] was born on 24 Jan 1869 in Staines, Middlesex, England, died on 7 Aug 1955 in Plympton, Adelaide, South Australia and was buried on 10 Aug 1955 in Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia.). The cause of her death was myocardial failure 2 months; pernicious anaemia 6 years.

  Marriage Notes:

SA Marriage 1887 153/801 ANDERSON John GUNTER Mary Ann, Adelaide

Groom Given Name(s): John
Groom Last Name: ANDERSON
Bride Given Name(s): Mary Ann
Bride Last Name: GUNTER
Marriage Date: 1887, December 23
Marriage Place: Registry Office [Adelaide]
Groom Age: 39
Groom Approx. Birth Year: 1848
Groom Marital Status: W
Groom Father: John Anderson ANDERSON
Bride Age: 20
Bride Approx. Birth Year: 1867
Bride Marital Status: S
Bride Father Name: Henry GUNTER
District: Adelaide
Book/Page: 153/801

Witnesses for the marriage between John Anderson and Mary Ann Gunter were John Fletcher (Jockey) Freeman St, and Annie Lloyd (Matron) Freeman St.