Hector Bethune

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Hector studied at King's College and the University of Aberdeen. He received his M.A. on 27 Mar 1800. He was licensed by the Presbytery of Dingwall on 31 May 1802. The following April, the Hon. Maria Hay Mackenzie of Cromarty presented him to the church and parish of Alness, as his father's successor, and he was inducted there on 28 Sep 1803 at the early age of 21 years.

He had not completed his studies when the parish became vacant, but his father's family was respected so much by the parishioners that they agreed to prolong the vacancy in order that Hector might get the appointment. He remained minister of Alness for nearly 17 years and then was transferred to Dingwall on 29 Jul 1820. His move away from Alness caused very general regret.

He was of kindly disposition, refined manners, and bore a very high character both as a minister and a gentleman. He always took a deep interest in the material as well as in the spiritual welfare of his people, and his many excellent and amiable qualities secured for him the esteem and goodwill of all classes, especially of the poor, by whom he was much beloved and highly respected.

He served as minister of Dingwall for 29 years.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
40, 498, 500

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Hector married Jane MacKenzie on 26 May 1808. Jane was born about 1787; died on 3 Jul 1878 in Edinburgh, , Midlothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Angus studied at the University and King's College, Aberdeen where he earned his M.A. degree in 1832. He then attended the Divinity Hall for three years. He continued his studies at the University of Edinburgh under Sir William Hamilton, Dr. Jamieson, Dr. Hope, and Dr. Chalmers.

After living for several years in Germany and Sweden, he returned home and entered into Holy Orders as a clergyman of the Church of England. He was ordained to the Curacy of South Shields by Bishop Mattby of Durham in 1841. In 1845 he was appointed to the Vicarage of Seham Harbor and in 1859 to the Rectory of Seaham.

He served as Justice of the Peace for County Durham and Honorary Chaplain to the 2nd Durham Artillery Volunteers.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
500, 502

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(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
501

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Family/Spouse: Thomas Powrie Ellis. Thomas was born about 1809; died in 1836. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
500

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Family/Spouse: Martha Harriette Goldie. Martha was born about 1815 in Of, Inverness, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Duncan served as Lieutenant Colonel, 1st Battalion 9th Foot. He joined the regiment in 1834 when it was under orders for India. He served with it throughout the Afghan War of 1845, and was present at the storming of the Khyber Pass, and at the battle of Istalef.

He was on the staff of General Sir John MacCaskill, at the battle of Moodkee on 18 Dec 1845 when General MacCaskill was killed. Duncan was also present at the battle of Ferozesham on 1 Dec 1845, and at the battle of Labroan on 9 Feb 1846.

He later served in the Crimea, before Sebastopol. For his many distinguished services, he received the Order of the Medijih with several medals and clasps.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
501

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Family/Spouse: Frances Makeeth. Frances was born about 1817 in Of, London, England, United Kingdom; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jane Knight. Jane was born about 1817 in Of, Farnham, England, United Kingdom; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Alexander served as Secretary of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam Navigation Company.

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(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
501

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Family/Spouse: Louisa Piesse. Louisa was born est 1819 in Of, Malta; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Janet and Alexander were twins. She was not married.

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(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
502

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501

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Family/Spouse: George Cranstoun Mackid. George was born about 1821 in Of, Dingwall, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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John migrated to New Zealand.

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(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
501

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John married Frances Hunter in , , , New Zealand. Frances was born about 1827 in Of, New Zealand; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
501

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(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
502

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Family/Spouse: Frank Harper. Frank was born about 1830 in Of, Torgorm, Dingwall, Scotland; died on 26 Jan 1886. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert Keate Alves Elis, of Trinity College, Oxford, was REgistrar of the County Court at Sunderland.

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(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
502

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501

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Arthur Anderson Bethune, of the Inner Temple.

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(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
501

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Frances was in the service of the Peninsular and Oriental Steam navigation company at Hong Kong.

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501

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Hector entered the army.

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501

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501

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501

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501

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501

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501

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501

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501

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501

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501

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502

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