1859
James Alexander Will ♂ is born to Reverend W. Will ♂ in East Taieri, New Zealand. Sources: 2
James Alexander Will
Male (♂)
Also Known As
- J. A. Will (♂)
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Described as a broad-minded man, with liberal views, [who] assisted in every good work irrespective of creed.
James taught at Mornington and Southbridge schools before giving up teaching to study theology.
He studied at Otago University and a theological college in New Zealand before moving to Edinburgh to study theology for three years. During vacations, he travelled in Europe.
After returning to New Zealand, James was assigned to Presbyterian churches in Waiaroka and then Lawrence.
James died unexpectedly following an operation at a private hospital in Dunedin.
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1873
James Alexander Will ♂ enrolls as a student at the University of Otago. Sources: 2
1880
James Alexander Will ♂ moves to Edinburgh, Scotland to study theology. Sources: 2
July 1883
James Alexander Will ♂ moves back to Otago, New Zealand from Edinburgh, Scotland. Sources: 1
December 1883
James Alexander Will ♂ is appointed to minister at Waiaroka Presbyterian Church. Sources: 2
7 February 1884
Agnes Allan Oliver ♀ and James Alexander Will ♂ marry at Rectory, Dunedin, New Zealand. Sources: 2
1885
George Wishart Will ♂ is born to Agnes Allan Oliver ♀ and James Alexander Will ♂.
1889
William Melville Oliver Will ♂ is born to Agnes Allan Oliver ♀ and James Alexander Will ♂.
1894
James Leslie Allan Will ♂ is born to Agnes Allan Oliver ♀ and James Alexander Will ♂.
22 June 1904
James Alexander Will ♂ dies in Dunedin, New Zealand. Sources: 2
Date Unknown
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James Alexander Will ♂ teaches at Mornington school. Sources: 1
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James Alexander Will ♂ teaches at Southbridge school. Sources: 1
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James Alexander Will ♂ visits Jena, Germany to study theology. Sources: 2
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James Alexander Will ♂ is appointed to minister at Lawrence Presbyterian Church. Sources: 2
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James Alexander Will ♂ is appointed moderator by the Otago provincial Synod. Sources: 2
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Sources
“Lawrence”: (From Our Own Correspondent. Otago Daily Times, Jun 24, 1904, 7
- Notes: Description (broad-minded man).
- Event (death): Approximate date (June 1904).
“Marriage.” Otago Daily Times, Feb 21, 1884, 2
- Notes: Initials (J.A.) and surname; gender; occupation (Clergyman); honorific (Rev.).
- Event (birth): Father.
- Event (marriage): Date, partners and location.