John McKenzieAge: 541861–1916
- Name
- John McKenzie
- Given names
- John
- Surname
- McKenzie
| Birth | 16 June 1861 35 32 Knockguldron, Ochiltree, Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Australian History | 1861 Note: The ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition occurs. Note: skiing in Australia introduced by Norwegians in the Snowy Mountains goldrush town of Kiandra |
| Australian History | 1862 (Age 6 months) Note: Stuart reaches Port Darwin, founding a settlement there. Queensland's western border is moved to 139 degrees E. |
| Birth of a brother | 10 July 1863 (Age 2) Marchburn, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
younger brother -
Douglas Wills McKenzie
|
| Australian History | 1863 (Age 18 months) Note: South Australia takes control of the Northern Territory which was part of the colony of New South Wales. |
| Death of a maternal grandfather | 15 July 1864 (Age 3) Marchburn, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
maternal grandfather -
William Graham
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| Birth of a sister | 10 August 1865 (Age 4) Marchburn, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
younger sister -
Jane Morrison McKenzie
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| Australian History | 1867 (Age 5) Note: Gold is discovered at Gympie, Queensland. Note: Saint Mary MacKillop founds Sisters of St Joseph of the Sacred Heart. |
| Birth of a sister | 20 May 1868 (Age 6) Marchburn, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
younger sister -
Annie McKenzie
|
| Australian History | 1868 (Age 6) Note: The transportation of convicts to Western Australia ceases. |
| Australian History | 1869 (Age 7) Note: Children of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are removed from their families by Australian and State government agencies. |
| Birth of a brother | 22 September 1870 (Age 9) Marchburn, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
younger brother -
Male McKenzie
|
| Australian History | 1872 (Age 10) Note: Overland Telegraph Line linking Darwin and Adelaide opens. |
| Australian History | 1873 (Age 11) Note: Uluru is first sighted by Europeans, and named Ayers Rock. |
| Australian History | 1875 (Age 13) Note: SS Gothenburg strikes Old Reef off North Queensland and sinks with the loss of approximately 102 lives. Note: Adelaide Steamship Company is formed. |
| Death of a sister | 2 July 1876 (Age 15) Glengyron, Cummnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
elder sister -
Jessie Graham McKenzie
|
| Australian History | 1878 (Age 16) Note: First horse-drawn trams in Australia commenced operations in Adelaide. |
| Australian History | 1879 (Age 17) Note: The first congress of trade unions is held. |
| Australian History | 1880 (Age 18) Note: The bushranger Ned Kelly is hanged. Note: Parliamentarians in Victoria become the first in Australia to be paid for their work. |
| Census | 4 April 1881 (Age 19) |
| Australian History | 1882 (Age 20) Note: First water-borne sewerage service in Australia commenced operations in Adelaide. |
| Australian History | 1883 (Age 21) Note: The opening of the Sydney-Melbourne railway Note: Silver is discovered at Broken Hill |
| Death of a brother | 1 September 1885 (Age 24) Coalburn, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
elder brother -
Ivie McKenzie
|
| Australian History | 1887 (Age 25) Note: An Australian cricket team is established, defeating England in the first Ashes series. First direct Inter-colonial passenger trains begin running between Adelaide and Melbourne. |
| Australian History | 1889 (Age 27) Note: The completion of the railway network between Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. Note: Sir Henry Parkes delivers the Tenterfield Oration. |
| Australian History | 1890 (Age 28) Note: The Australian Federation Conference calls a constitutional convention. |
| Australian History | 1891 (Age 29) Note: A National Australasian Convention meets, agrees on adopting the name 'the Commonwealth of Australia' and drafting a constitution. Note: The first attempt at a federal constitution is drafted. Note: The Convention adopts the constitution, although it has no legal status Note: A severe depression hits Australia |
| Australian History | 1892 (Age 30) Note: Gold is discovered at Coolgardie, Western Australia. |
| Australian History | 1893 (Age 31) Note: The Corowa Conference (the 'people's convention') calls on the colonial parliaments to pass enabling acts, allowing the election of delegates to a new constitutional convention aimed at drafting a proposal and putting it to a referendum in each colony. |
| Australian History | 1894 (Age 32) Note: South Australia becomes the first Australian colony, and the second place in the world, to grant women the right to vote, as well the first Parliament in the world to allow women to stand for office. |
| Australian History | 1895 (Age 33) Note: The premiers, except for those of Queensland and Western Australia, agree to implement the Corowa proposals. Note: Waltzing Matilda is first sung in public, in Winton, Queensland Note: Banjo Paterson publishes The Man from Snowy River |
| Australian History | 1896 (Age 34) Note: The Bathurst Conference (the second 'people's convention') meets to discuss the 1891 draft constitution |
| Australian History | 1897 (Age 35) Note: In two sessions, the Second National Australasian Convention meets (with representatives from all colonies except Queensland present). They agree to adopt a constitution based on the 1891 draft, and then revise and amend it later that year. Note: Catherine Helen Spence became the first female political candidate for political office, standing for election as a representative for South Australia. |
| Australian History | 1898 (Age 36) Note: The Convention agrees on a final draft to be put to the people. Note: After much public debate, the Victorian, South Australian and Tasmanian referendums are successful; the New South Wales referendum narrowly fails. Later New South Wales votes 'yes' in a second referendum, and Queensland and Western Australia also vote to join. |
| Australian History | 1899 (Age 37) Note: The decision is made to site the national capital in New South Wales, but not within 100 miles of Sydney. Note: The Australian Labor Party holds office for a few days in Queensland, becoming the first trade union party to do so anywhere in the world. Note: The first contingents from various Australian colonies are sent to South Africa to participate in the Second Boer War. |
| Death of a father | 31 March 1900 (Age 38) Old Coalburn, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
father -
Ivie McKenzie
|
| Australian History | 1900 (Age 38) Note: Several delegates visit London to resist proposed changes to the agreed-upon constitution. Note: The constitution is passed by the Parliament of the United Kingdom as a schedule to the Commonwealth of Australia Constitution Act, and is given royal assent |
| Australian History | 1901 (Age 39) Note: (01 Jan) Australia becomes a federation on 1 January. Edmund Barton becomes Prime Minister; the 7th Earl of Hopetoun becomes Governor-General Note: The first parliament met in Parliament House, Melbourne Note: Immigration Restriction act was introduced- The White Australian Policy Note: The Australian National Flag was flown for the first time |
| Australian History | 1902 (Age 40) Note: The Franchise Act guarantees women the right to vote in federal elections (by this stage, most states had already done this). However, it excludes most non-European ethnic groups, including Aboriginal people, unless already registered to vote on State roles. Note: King Edward VII approved the design of the Australian flag. Note: Breaker Morant is executed for having shot Boers who had surrendered |
| Australian History | 1903 (Age 41) Note: The High Court of Australia is established with Samuel Griffith as the first Chief Justice. Note: The Defence Act gives the federal government full control over the Australian Army Note: Alfred Deakin elected Prime Minister |
| Australian History | 1904 (Age 42) Note: A site at Dalgety, New South Wales chosen for the new national capital Note: Chris Watson forms the first federal Labor (minority) government |
| Death of a mother | 20 November 1906 (Age 45) Knockguldron, Ochiltree, Ayrshire, Scotland
mother -
Douglas Wills Graham
|
| Australian History | 1906 (Age 44) Note: Australia takes control of south-eastern New Guinea |
| Australian History | 1908 (Age 46) Note: Dorothea Mackellar publishes My Country Note: The Dalgety proposal for the national capital is revoked, and Canberra is chosen instead |
| Australian History | 1909 (Age 47) Note: The first powered aeroplane flight in Australia is made. |
| Australian History | 1910 (Age 48) Note: Andrew Fisher forms the first federal majority Labor government. |
| Australian History | 1911 (Age 49) Note: The Royal Australian Navy is founded Note: The Northern Territory comes under Commonwealth control, being split off from South Australia Note: The first national census is conducted. Note: Australian Capital Territory proclaimed. |
| Australian History | 1912 (Age 50) Note: Australia sends women to the Olympic Games for the first time Note: Walter Burley Griffin wins a design competition for the new city of Canberra |
| Australian History | 1913 (Age 51) Note: Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth cross the Blue Mountains. Note: Matthew Flinders refers to New South Wales by the name 'Australia'. |
| Australian History | 1913 (Age 51) Note: The foundation stone for the city of Canberra is put in place |
| Australian History | 1914 (Age 52) Note: Australian soldiers are sent to the First World War. This was first time Australians had fought under the Australian flag, as opposed to that of Britain's. |
| Australian History | 1915 (Age 53) Note: (25 APRIL)Australian soldiers land at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey on 25 April. Note: Jervis Bay Territory comprising 6,677 hectares surrendered and becomes part of the Australia Capital Territory. Note: Surfing is first introduced to Australia Note: Billy Hughes became Prime Minister |
| Australian History | 1916 (Age 54) Note: Hotels are forced to close at 6 p.m., leading to the beginning of the 'six o'clock swill' Note: Australia suffers heavy casualties in the Western Front Battle of the Somme. Note: The Returned Sailors� and Soldiers� Imperial League of Australia, the forerunner to the Returned and Services League of Australia is founded Note: The Labor government under Billy Hughes splits over conscription. First referendum on conscription is rejected |
| Death | 28 March 1916 (Age 54) Yakima, Washington, USA |
| Family with parents - View family |
| father |
Ivie McKenzie
Birth about 1826 Dalmellington, Ayrshire, Scotland Death 31 March 1900 (Age 74) Old Coalburn, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland Loading...
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3 years mother |
Douglas Wills Graham
Birth 24 May 1829 59 42 New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland Death 20 November 1906 (Age 77) Knockguldron, Ochiltree, Ayrshire, Scotland Loading...
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Marriage: 24 March 1848 — Marchburn, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland |
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5 months #1 elder sister |
Jessie Graham McKenzie
Birth 31 August 1848 22 19 New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland Death 2 July 1876 (Age 27) Glengyron, Cummnock, Ayrshire, Scotland Loading...
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23 months #2 elder sister |
Elisabeth McKenzie
Birth 23 July 1850 24 21 New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland Death yes Loading...
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5 years #3 elder brother |
Ivie McKenzie
Birth 25 February 1855 29 25 Marchburn, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland Death 1 September 1885 (Age 30) Coalburn, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland Loading...
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| #4 elder brother |
William McKenzie
Birth 25 February 1855 29 25 Marchburn, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland Death yes Loading...
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2 years #5 elder brother |
James McKenzie
Birth 12 April 1857 31 27 Dalgig, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland Death yes Loading...
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2 years #6 elder sister |
Isabella Campbell McKenzie
Birth 5 June 1859 33 30 Dalgig Hill, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland Death yes Loading...
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2 years #7 himself |
John McKenzie
Birth 16 June 1861 35 32 Knockguldron, Ochiltree, Ayrshire, Scotland Death 28 March 1916 (Age 54) Yakima, Washington, USA Loading...
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2 years #8 younger brother |
Douglas Wills McKenzie
Birth 10 July 1863 37 34 Marchburn, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland Death yes Loading...
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2 years #9 younger sister |
Jane Morrison McKenzie
Birth 10 August 1865 39 36 Marchburn, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland Death yes Loading...
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3 years #10 younger sister |
Annie McKenzie
Birth 20 May 1868 42 38 Marchburn, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland Death yes Loading...
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2 years #11 younger brother |
Male McKenzie
Birth 22 September 1870 44 41 Marchburn, New Cumnock, Ayrshire, Scotland Death yes Loading...
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John McKenzie has 28 first cousins recorded
Father's family (0)
Mother's family (28)
Parents Ivie (Campbell) Graham + Jane Laurie
Parents Thomas Cameron + Margaret Graham
Parents James Morrison + Jean Graham
Parents John Nisbet + Elizabeth Graham
Parents James Graham + Annie Harkness
Parents John Campbell + Janet Graham
Parents James McKnight + Janet Graham
| Australian History | The ill-fated Burke and Wills expedition occurs. |
| Australian History | Stuart reaches Port Darwin, founding a settlement there. Queensland's western border is moved to 139 degrees E. |
| Australian History | South Australia takes control of the Northern Territory which was part of the colony of New South Wales. |
| Australian History | Gold is discovered at Gympie, Queensland. |
| Australian History | The transportation of convicts to Western Australia ceases. |
| Australian History | Children of Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent are removed from their families by Australian and State government agencies. |
| Australian History | Overland Telegraph Line linking Darwin and Adelaide opens. |
| Australian History | Uluru is first sighted by Europeans, and named Ayers Rock. |
| Australian History | SS Gothenburg strikes Old Reef off North Queensland and sinks with the loss of approximately 102 lives. |
| Australian History | First horse-drawn trams in Australia commenced operations in Adelaide. |
| Australian History | The first congress of trade unions is held. |
| Australian History | The bushranger Ned Kelly is hanged. |
| Census | Not at home. There is a John McKenzie unmar 19 bn New Cumnock
General Servant at Auchencross Farm, New Cumnock |
| Australian History | First water-borne sewerage service in Australia commenced operations in Adelaide. |
| Australian History | The opening of the Sydney-Melbourne railway |
| Australian History | An Australian cricket team is established, defeating England in the first Ashes series. First direct Inter-colonial passenger trains begin running between Adelaide and Melbourne. |
| Australian History | The completion of the railway network between Adelaide, Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney. |
| Australian History | The Australian Federation Conference calls a constitutional convention. |
| Australian History | A National Australasian Convention meets, agrees on adopting the name 'the Commonwealth of Australia' and drafting a constitution. |
| Australian History | Gold is discovered at Coolgardie, Western Australia. |
| Australian History | The Corowa Conference (the 'people's convention') calls on the colonial parliaments to pass enabling acts, allowing the election of delegates to a new constitutional convention aimed at drafting a proposal and putting it to a referendum in each colony. |
| Australian History | South Australia becomes the first Australian colony, and the second place in the world, to grant women the right to vote, as well the first Parliament in the world to allow women to stand for office. |
| Australian History | The premiers, except for those of Queensland and Western Australia, agree to implement the Corowa proposals. |
| Australian History | The Bathurst Conference (the second 'people's convention') meets to discuss the 1891 draft constitution |
| Australian History | In two sessions, the Second National Australasian Convention meets (with representatives from all colonies except Queensland present). They agree to adopt a constitution based on the 1891 draft, and then revise and amend it later that year. |
| Australian History | The Convention agrees on a final draft to be put to the people. |
| Australian History | The decision is made to site the national capital in New South Wales, but not within 100 miles of Sydney. |
| Australian History | Several delegates visit London to resist proposed changes to the agreed-upon constitution. |
| Australian History | (01 Jan) Australia becomes a federation on 1 January. Edmund Barton becomes Prime Minister; the 7th Earl of Hopetoun becomes Governor-General |
| Australian History | The Franchise Act guarantees women the right to vote in federal elections (by this stage, most states had already done this). However, it excludes most non-European ethnic groups, including Aboriginal people, unless already registered to vote on State roles. |
| Australian History | The High Court of Australia is established with Samuel Griffith as the first Chief Justice. |
| Australian History | A site at Dalgety, New South Wales chosen for the new national capital |
| Australian History | Australia takes control of south-eastern New Guinea |
| Australian History | Dorothea Mackellar publishes My Country |
| Australian History | The first powered aeroplane flight in Australia is made. |
| Australian History | Andrew Fisher forms the first federal majority Labor government. |
| Australian History | The Royal Australian Navy is founded |
| Australian History | Australia sends women to the Olympic Games for the first time |
| Australian History | Blaxland, Lawson and Wentworth cross the Blue Mountains. |
| Australian History | The foundation stone for the city of Canberra is put in place |
| Australian History | Australian soldiers are sent to the First World War. This was first time Australians had fought under the Australian flag, as opposed to that of Britain's. |
| Australian History | (25 APRIL)Australian soldiers land at Anzac Cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey on 25 April. |
| Australian History | Hotels are forced to close at 6 p.m., leading to the beginning of the 'six o'clock swill' |
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