James Alexander 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

December 1883

James Alexander Will is appointed to minister at Waiaroka Presbyterian Church. Sources: 2

1885

George Wishart Will is born to Agnes Allan Oliver and James Alexander Will.

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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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