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Richard Forsyth
1857 - 1942

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• Birth	7 Sep 1857	Bothwell, Lanarkshire, Scotland
  Gender	Male
  Died	7 Dec 1942	Launcestown, Tasmania, Australia
  Person ID	I1	Richard Forsyth and Margaret Liddell Tasmania
  Last Modified	18 Jul 2021

  
  

  Father	Andrew Forsyth
  Relationship	Natural
  Mother	Elizabeth Paterson
  Relationship	Natural
  Family ID	F8	Group Sheet

  
  

  Family	Margaret Neilson Liddell,   b. 16 Dec 1858, Rutherglen,Lanark,Scotland ,   d. 11 Nov 1942, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
  Married	26 Mar 1880	Rutherglen, Lanark, Scotland   [1]
  Children	1. Margaret Adelaide Forsyth,   b. 31 Dec 1893, Westbury, Tasmania, Australia ,   d. 21 May 1979, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia   2. Andrew Forsyth,   b. 1883, Scotland ,   d. 24 Oct 1959, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia   3. Peter Liddell Forsyth,   b. 1885, Scotland ,   d. Jan 1953, Victoria, Australia   4. Edmund Liddell Forsyth,   b. 9 Oct 1888, Hartley, New South Wales, Australia ,   d. 1 May 1947, South Melbourne, Australia   5. Robert Forsyth
  Family ID	F1	Group Sheet

  
  

• Notes

  Possible Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950 Name: Richard Forsyth Gender: Male Birth Date: 7 Sep 1857 Birth Place: Dalziel,Lanark,Scotland Father: Andrew Forsyth Mother: Elizabeth Paterson FHL Film Number: 6035516 1861 Scotland Census Name: Richard Forsyth Age: 3 Estimated birth year: abt 1858 Relationship: Son Father's name: Andrew Forsyth Mother's name: Elisabeth Forsyth Gender: Male Where born: Bothwell, Lanarkshire Registration Number: 625/2 Registration district: Holytown Civil Parish: Bothwell County: Lanarkshire Address: Carlisle Rd ED: 14 Household schedule number: 108 LINE: 3 Roll: CSSCT1861_92 Household Members: Name Age Andrew Forsyth 29 Elisabeth Forsyth 27 Richard Forsyth 3 Robert Forsyth 6 Mo Possible 1871 Scotland Census Name: Richard Forsyth Age: 13 Estimated birth year: abt 1858 Relationship: Grandson Gender: Male Where born: Motherwell, Lanark Registration Number: 654/1 Registration district: Rutherglen Burgh Civil Parish: Rutherglen Town: Rutherglen County: Lanarkshire Address: 21 Occupation: Printfield Paper Mill Worker ED: 9 Household schedule number: 6 LINE: 8 Roll: CSSCT1871_150 Household Members: Name Age Elizabeth Forsyth 56 Elizabeth Forsyth 36 Sophia Forsyth 27 Richard Forsyth 13 1881 Scotland Census Name: Richard Forsyth Age: 22 Estimated birth year: abt 1859 Relationship: Son-in-law Gender: Male Where born: Motherwell, Lanarkshire Registration Number: 654 Registration district: Rutherglen Civil Parish: Rutherglen County: Lanarkshire Address: 240 Main St Occupation: Pottery Worker ED: 13 Household schedule number: 49 LINE: 1 Roll: cssct1881_268 Household Members: Name Age Margt Liddell 49 Margt Liddell 22 James Liddell 17 Wm Liddell 12 John Liddell 10 Andrew Liddell 8 Grace Liddell 5 Richard Forsyth 22 1897 UK Outbound passanger list with family incl daughter Margaret so must have been when returned to Scotland then went back to Australia (not Robert) UK, Outward Passenger Lists, 1890-1960 Name: Richard Forsyth Gender: Male Age: 41 Birth Date: abt 1856 Departure Date: 21 Feb 1897 Port of Departure: Plymouth, England Destination Port: Sydney, Australia Ship Name: Ophir Search Ship Database: Search for the Ophir in the 'Passenger Ships and Images' database Master: J F Ruthven Queensland, Australia, Passenger Lists, 1848-1912 Name: Richard Forsyth Age: 29 Birth Year: abt 1859 Place of Origin: Lanarkshire, Scotland Ship Name: Quetta Port of Departure: London, England Port of Arrival: Brisbane Arrival Date: 28 May 1888 Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954) Fri 28 Mar 1930 Page 10 Woman's World GOLDEN WEDDING A Happy Incident Mr. and Mrs. Richard Forsyth, who completed fifty years of married life on Wednesday last, have received numerous telegrams and other indications of the high esteem in which they are held by local and interstate friends, and were the recipients of some very beautiful flowers sent by Commander Wilmot, also Mr. Stewart Eardley Wilmot, for whom Mr. Forsyth was avalued servant for twenty-three years. The staff of Messrs. D. and W. Murray Ltd.. with whom he is now employed, met at a few minutes to one o'clock, when Mr. A. C. Meek, on behalf of his fellow workers, in a few well-chosen words, presented Mr. Forsyth with a wallet and gift of sovereigns in celebration of the event. Mr. Forsyth responded feelingly, and made evident his deep appreciation of this unexpected gift. Lovely baskets of flowers were re ceived from Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Wilkins, Miss Gladys Cahill, old gold sweets from Mrs. J. Connell, and many telegrams from absent friends were received. A unique gift of a golden bell containing sovereigns was received from Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Forsyth the gift being tied with the Coraon tartan ribbons. A gift of sovereigns came from Mr. and Mrs.,A. Forsyth, while a pretty present was a bowl of gold fish and sovereigns from Mr. and Mrs. J. B. McFadzean. Mr. and Mrs. Forsyth have been residents of Launceston for 10 years, and their many friends will be glad to learn that they are in very good health, and look forward to many more years of useful citizenship. Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954) Tue 26 Mar 1940 Page 8 MARRIED FOR 60 YEARS Mr.-Mrs. R. Forsyth, Launceston To-day Mr. and Mrs. Richard Forsyth, Cimitiere-street, will celebrate their diamond wedding, and will be the guests of honour at a family reunion at their home. Although it is over fifty years since Mr. and Mrs. Forsyth decided to leave their native land, Scotland, and to settle in Australia, they both retain the Scots accent, and there is a Scottish atmosphere in their home, where photographs of their sons in kilts, and old Scottish pictures decorate the walls. Sixty years ago to-day, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Forsyth were bride and bridegroom in the church at Rutherglen. Scotland. A few years later they decided to come to Australia to make their home, and with their three eldest sons arrived in Queensland in May, 1888. From there Mr. and Mrs. Forsyth went to New South Wales, where their fourth son was born. Mr. and Mrs. Forsyth then came to Tasmania, and settled at Westbury. Their only daughter, Margaret, was born at Westbury. A few years late Mr. and Mrs. Forsyth moved to Launceston, and for over 40 years they have lived in this city, where they are well known and highly respected. Eight years after they arrived in Australia Mr. and Mrs. Forsyth decided to return to Scotland. but Australia lured them back again, and they returned in 1883, after only a few months at home. Mrs. Forsyth does not go out a great deal, as she suffers with rheumatism, but she enjoys talking to friends, and does her own housework. Mr. Forsyth is a typical Scotsman, with a very deep love for the land of his birth. Hle wears on his watch chain the badge of the Victorian Thistle Club, presented to him for his ability as a judge of Scottish dancing, his favourite tie is one of tartan. and on the lapel of his coat is a treasured badge of the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders. Mr. Forsyth belonged to the 31st Lanarkshire Rifle Volunteers Regiment. and out of a regiment otf 3500, only 20 were chosen to be a guard of honour to the then King. and for the distinction of being one of the twenty Mr. Forsyth was presented with the Argyle and Sutherland Highlanders' badge. Mr. Forsyth was a judge of Highland dancing at the Caledonian sports for 15 years, and a member of the Caledonian Society for 30 years. Both Mr. and Mrs. Forsyth are in their 82nd year. Their sons are Mr. Andrew Forsyth. Henty-street. Invermay; Mr. Peter Forsyth. Melbourne (who is in Launceston for the celebrations). Mr. Edmund Forsyth. Victoria, and Mrs. Charles MacDonald, Hobart. is the only daughter. Mrs. MacDonald has also come to Launceston for the family reunion to-day. Another son, Robert, died some years ago. There are 13 grandchildren, and the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Forsyth. Trevallyn, is the only great grandson. Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954) Wed 26 Mar 1930 Page 1 Family Notices MARRIAGES GOLDEN WEDDING FORSYTH LIDDELL. - (Golden Weddlng.)--On the 26th of March, 1880, at Rutherglen, Scotland, by the late Rev. W. F. Stevenson, Richard Forsyth and Margaret Neilson Liddell. Present address: 71 George street. Launceston. Examiner (Launceston, Tas. : 1900 - 1954) Thu 28 Mar 1940 Page 8 FAMILY HONOURS PARENTS Diamond: Wedding Celebrated The large dining-room at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Forsyth, Cimitiere-street, was massed with glorious autumn flowers on Tuesday evenilng, when a dinner party was held in honour of the diamond wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Forsyth, which was celebrated that day. The guests of honour were the recipients of numerous presents, letters and telegrams from relations and friends. Congratulations and good wishes were conveyed from Messrs. D.and W. Murray, where Mr. Forsyth was employed for many years, and also from Messrs. Johnstone and Wilmot. Mrs. Forsyth received more than a dozen bouquets and posies. The two tier wedding cake was made and presented by Mrs. P. L. Forsyth, of Melbourne (daughter-in-law). The function was orgaiised by Mesdames Andrew Forsyth, A. C. MacDonald and P. L. Forsyth, who were also responsible for the artistic floral decorations. The toast of "the bride and bridegroom" was proposed by Mr. S. Fletcher, who paid a high tribute to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Forsyth. Mr. Andrew Forsyth (eldest son) responded on behalf of his parents. Those present were: - Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Forsyth, Mr. and Mrs. P. L. Forsyth, of Melbourne. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. MacDonald, of Hobart, Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Forsyth, Mr. and Mrs. J. King, Hobart, Mr. and Mrs. G. White, Mrs. J. McFadzean, Mrs. J. Connell. Miss E. Ferrall, Miss Meg Forsyth, Miss Betty MacDonald, Hobart, Mr. S. Fletcher, and Mr. Keith Forsyth.




• Sources

  [S1] FamilySearch Family Tree, FamilySearch.org, "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 09 June 2016, 23:41), entry for Margaret Neilson Liddell(PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LC3Y-M32); contributed by various users. PersonID LC3Y-M32. Margaret Neilson Liddell