Alexander James Mclaren 1898–1971

Alexander James Mclaren, 1898–1971 (aged 72 years)

Back row - Alex, Hazel and Hector Front row - Jessie, Elizabeth and Margaret (Peggy).jpg

Name

Alexander James Mclaren — birth name

Name: Alexander James /Mclaren/
Type of name: birth name
Given names: Alexander James
Nickname: Darkie
Surname: Mclaren
Nickname: Darkie
Also known as: Uncle /Dark/

Sex Male

Events of close relatives
Birth	19 September 1898 40 29 Harden-Murrumburrah NSW
Birth of a sister	Margaret McLaren 1901 Murrumburrah, New South Wales
Death of a sister	Margaret McLaren 1901 Murrumburrah, New South Wales
Birth of a brother	Hector Fielding Mclaren 1902 Harden-Murrumburrah NSW
Birth of a sister	Jesse Mclaren 24 July 1905 Harden-Murrumburrah NSW
Birth of a sister	Margaret Jean Mclaren 3 June 1908 Harden-Murrumburrah NSW
Birth of a sister	Hazel Mclaren 25 June 1911 Harden-Murrumburrah NSW Address: At Home.
Marriage of a brother	George Kenneth Mclaren — Florence Macdonald — View this family 2 November 1913 Manilla, New South Wales, Australia Religion: Presbyterian Church Marriage Certificate Kenneth G Mclaren.jpg
Residence	1914 Harden-Murrumburrah NSW Address: Yass Rd, Harden Elizabeth, Alexander and Hector McLaren about 1914.jpg
Marriage of a brother	William Robert Mclaren — Daisy Goward — View this family 14 December 1914 Temora, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a father	George William Mclaren 25 October 1917 Murrumburrah, New South Wales Note: Orbituary from The Riverina Signal Monday October 1917. Orbituary from The Riverina Signal Monday October 1917. An old and highly respected resident of Harden, Mr George Mclaren died at an early hour on Thursday morning 25th inst, at the age of 59 years. The deceased gentleman had been iull for the last 5 weeks and during the period of two weeks immediately preceding his death was confined to his bed. The cause of death was heart attack. About 19 years ago deceased met with an accident on the railway, and ever since then he had suffered from heart trouble. Everything possible that medical skillcould do was availed to relieve him. About three months ago tyhe deceased went toi Sydney to consult an eminent doctor there, but only temporary relief was obtained. The late George Mclaren was a native of Scotland and at the age of 17 years he came to New Zealand, where he stayed for a brief period. About 38 years ago he came to Murrumburrah and after engaging in various occupations, he took up the duties of driver for the rail board for Murrumburrah and Harden. He then entered the employ of the Railway Department, and at the time of his death held the position of stationary engine driver. He was the oldest railway employee at Harden, and was highly respected and esteemed by all the men on the railway ; and in addition was a good and worthy citizen of the town.
Death of a maternal grandfather	Robert Schubert 7 August 1920 Rockdale, New South Wales, Australia
Death of a brother	William Robert Mclaren 11 November 1920 Ocean Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
Birth of a daughter	Elaine McLaren 1926 Harden Murrumburrah NSW
Death of a daughter	Elaine McLaren 1926
Birth of a daughter	Agnes Mary McLaren 29 April 1927 Address: Maitland, New South Wales, Australia
Marriage of a sister	Sidney James Petty — Margaret Jean Mclaren — View this family 1928 Petersham, New South Wales, Australia
Residence	1929 Belmore, New South Wales, Australia INDI:RESI:OCCU: Carpenter Address: Birth of Son, Robert James given as Belmore
Residence	1937 Harden, Hume, New South Wales, Australia
Residence	1939 BURRINJACK Dam Address: Family lived at Burrinjuck.Audrey Schubert came to visit, with Aunt Peg or Hazel INDI:RESI:OCCU: Carpenter Builder. Between 1939 and 1942
Residence	1942 Harden Murrumburrah NSW
Residence	1946 North Sydney New South Wales, Australia
Death of a brother	George Kenneth Mclaren 8 August 1948 Thornton, New South Wales, Australia Address: Thornton
Burial of a brother	George Kenneth Mclaren 10 August 1948 Beresfield, Newcastle Address: Cremation at Newcastle Memorial Park. Religion: Presbyterian Church
Residence	1950 Maroubra, Sydney, NSW Address: Anzac Parade INDI:RESI:OCCU: Carpenter Builder. Between 1950 and 1960 Note: My Uncle "Dark" and I got on really well. From really early in my life he made me toys from scrapes of wood. Our time together building the farm house at Razorback for Mum and Dad were important to me as a teenager comming of age. To read the stories I have written about Uncle Dark you will need to register as a member of this family website.
Death of a brother	Hector Fielding Mclaren 1951 Thornton NSW
Death of a mother	Elizabeth Jane Schubert 12 July 1951 Sylvania, New South Wales, Australia Address: Grandma Ginnie died at 78 Belgrave St, Sylvania. We lived at the end of the street second last house. It was a riverfront fronting the Georges River where Sylvania Waters is now situated. The house is still there. Gordon 14/09/2015 The house has been demolished and a typical Sydney mansion built at 3 Holt Place 28/09/2020. Gordon Cause: natural, old age Note: I was 8 yrs old. Packed off to stay with Auntie Nell in Bellfields. This was a regular occurence when a family crisis occurred.
Burial of a mother	Elizabeth Jane Schubert 14 July 1951 New South Wales, Australia Address: Sylvania, Sutherland Shire, New South Wales, Australia Burial Woronora Memorial Park Sutherland, Sutherland Shire, New South Wales, Australia Show Map Plot Crematorium Area AA, Rose Garden 8, #188 Memorial ID 172957536 Religion: Protestant. Methodist Note: Grandma was cremated at Sutherland District Cemetery and her ashes were in a Rose Garden there. I regularly took my mother Hazel there to visit the memorial, place some flowers and polish the brass plague.
Death	11 September 1971 (aged 72 years) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Burial	11 September 1971 (on the date of death) Sydney NSW Australia Address: Botany Cemetery, Military Rd, Matraville NSW 2036. Religion: Methodist Note: The following information is from Botany Cemetary. The following information is from Botany Cemetary. Alexander McLaren Date of Death : 9/06/1971 Date of Internment : 30/07/1971 Type of Internment : Ashes Location : Crematorium Chapel Gardens, Garden D1, Position 301

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Family with parents
father	Links Birth: 3 March 1858 33 24 — Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Departure: 1874 — Plymouth, Devon, England Arrival: 2 January 1875 — Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Religious marriage: 25 March 1888 — Young, New South Wales, Australia Death: 25 October 1917 — Murrumburrah, New South Wales Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Elizabeth Jane Schubert George Kenneth Mclaren Frances Agnes Mclaren William Robert Mclaren Ethel May Mclaren Alexander James Mclaren Margaret McLaren Hector Fielding Mclaren Jesse Mclaren Margaret Jean Mclaren Hazel Mclaren George William Mclaren 1858–1917 Birth: 3 March 1858 33 24 — Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland Death: 25 October 1917 — Murrumburrah, New South Wales
mother	Links Birth: 23 May 1869 31 19 — Harrietville, Ovens River, Victoria, Australia Religious marriage: 25 March 1888 — Young, New South Wales, Australia Death: 12 July 1951 — Sylvania, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 14 July 1951 — New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse George William Mclaren George Kenneth Mclaren Frances Agnes Mclaren William Robert Mclaren Ethel May Mclaren Alexander James Mclaren Margaret McLaren Hector Fielding Mclaren Jesse Mclaren Margaret Jean Mclaren Hazel Mclaren Elizabeth Jane Schubert 1869–1951 Birth: 23 May 1869 31 19 — Harrietville, Ovens River, Victoria, Australia Death: 12 July 1951 — Sylvania, New South Wales, Australia
Religious marriage	Religious marriage — 25 March 1888 — Young, New South Wales, Australia
6 months elder brother	Links Birth: 18 September 1888 30 19 — Harden NSW Religious marriage: 2 November 1913 — Manilla, New South Wales, Australia Death: 8 August 1948 — Thornton, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 10 August 1948 — Beresfield, Newcastle Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Florence Macdonald Kenneth Donald McLaren Heather McLaren Marie Alice McLaren Betty Agnes McLaren Joan Margaret Mclaren Colleen Jane McLaren George Kenneth Mclaren 1888–1948 Birth: 18 September 1888 30 19 — Harden NSW Death: 8 August 1948 — Thornton, New South Wales, Australia
2 years elder sister	Links Birth: 1890 31 20 — Harden NSW Death: 9 September 1973 — Harden NSW Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Horace Boundy Edwards Mavis Veronica Edwards George Alfred Edwards John Boundy Edwards Jessie May Edwards William (Bill) Edwards Ronald James Edwards Frances Agnes Mclaren 1890–1973 Birth: 1890 31 20 — Harden NSW Death: 9 September 1973 — Harden NSW
2 years elder brother	Links Birth: 14 May 1892 34 22 — Harden-Murrumburrah, New South Wales, Australia Marriage: 14 December 1914 — Temora, New South Wales, Australia Death: 11 November 1920 — Ocean Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Daisy Goward Neville Mclaren William Robert Mclaren 1892–1920 Birth: 14 May 1892 34 22 — Harden-Murrumburrah, New South Wales, Australia Death: 11 November 1920 — Ocean Beach, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
3 years elder sister	Links Birth: 1894 35 24 — Harden Murrumburrah NSW Death: 2 September 1988 — Mt Hutton Newcastle NSW Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Alfred Gordon (Tom) Clarke Aubrey Thomas Clarke Hazel Jean Clarke Gordon Hector Clarke Daphne Clarke Lola Clarke Elliott Ethel May Mclaren 1894–1988 Birth: 1894 35 24 — Harden Murrumburrah NSW Death: 2 September 1988 — Mt Hutton Newcastle NSW
5 years himself	Links Birth: 19 September 1898 40 29 — Harden-Murrumburrah NSW Death: 11 September 1971 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 11 September 1971 — Sydney NSW Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Edith Mary James Elaine McLaren Agnes Mary McLaren Alexander James Mclaren 1898–1971 Birth: 19 September 1898 40 29 — Harden-Murrumburrah NSW Death: 11 September 1971 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
3 years younger sister	Links Birth: 1901 42 31 — Murrumburrah, New South Wales Death: 1901 — Murrumburrah, New South Wales Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Margaret McLaren 1901–1901 Birth: 1901 42 31 — Murrumburrah, New South Wales Death: 1901 — Murrumburrah, New South Wales
2 years younger brother	Links Birth: 1902 43 32 — Harden-Murrumburrah NSW Death: 1951 — Thornton NSW Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Ida Lillian Pullin Allen Hector Mclaren Doreen Patricia McLaren Donald Fielding Mclaren Doreen Mclaren Hector Fielding Mclaren 1902–1951 Birth: 1902 43 32 — Harden-Murrumburrah NSW Death: 1951 — Thornton NSW
4 years younger sister	Links Birth: 24 July 1905 47 36 — Harden-Murrumburrah NSW Death: 5 August 1997 — Mount Druitt, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 8 August 1997 — Pine Grove Memorial Park, Minchinbury, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse John (Jack) Sidney McKenzie Jean McKenzie Jesse Mclaren 1905–1997 Birth: 24 July 1905 47 36 — Harden-Murrumburrah NSW Death: 5 August 1997 — Mount Druitt, New South Wales, Australia
3 years younger sister	Links Birth: 3 June 1908 50 39 — Harden-Murrumburrah NSW Marriage: 1928 — Petersham, New South Wales, Australia Occupation: Shop Owner — 1940 — Darlinghurst, New South Wales, Australia Death: 19 September 1995 — Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 22 September 1995 — Eastern Suburbs Memorial Park Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Sidney James Petty Barbara Jean Petty Margaret Jean Mclaren 1908–1995 Birth: 3 June 1908 50 39 — Harden-Murrumburrah NSW Death: 19 September 1995 — Kogarah, New South Wales, Australia
3 years younger sister	Links Birth: 25 June 1911 53 42 — Harden-Murrumburrah NSW Baptism: Methodist Church Harden Holiday with family at Harden: 1932 — Harden and Burrinjack Wedding Photo animation: 1933 — Roselle, Sydney Death: 1996 — Bendigo, Victoria, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Albert Truelove Gordon Albert Truelove Elizabeth Truelove Hazel Mclaren 1911–1996 Birth: 25 June 1911 53 42 — Harden-Murrumburrah NSW Death: 1996 — Bendigo, Victoria, Australia

Family with Edith Mary James
himself	Links Birth: 19 September 1898 40 29 — Harden-Murrumburrah NSW Death: 11 September 1971 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 11 September 1971 — Sydney NSW Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Edith Mary James Elaine McLaren Agnes Mary McLaren Alexander James Mclaren 1898–1971 Birth: 19 September 1898 40 29 — Harden-Murrumburrah NSW Death: 11 September 1971 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
wife	Links Birth: 3 January 1906 24 21 — Young, New South Wales, Australia Death: 3 March 1991 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Burial: 10 March 1991 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Alexander James Mclaren Elaine McLaren Agnes Mary McLaren Edith Mary James 1906–1991 Birth: 3 January 1906 24 21 — Young, New South Wales, Australia Death: 3 March 1991 — Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
daughter	Links Birth: 1926 27 19 — Harden Murrumburrah NSW Death: 1926 Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Elaine McLaren 1926–1926 Birth: 1926 27 19 — Harden Murrumburrah NSW Death: 1926
16 months daughter	Links Birth: 29 April 1927 28 21 Number of children: 3 Arthur, Michael and a girl Death: 7 March 2018 — Sydney, New South Wales Links Ancestors Compact tree Descendants Family book Fan chart Hourglass chart Interactive tree Pedigree Pedigree map Relationships Family with spouse Eric William Connors Arthur Albert Connors Agnes Mary McLaren 1927–2018 Birth: 29 April 1927 28 21 Death: 7 March 2018 — Sydney, New South Wales
son	Robert (Bob) Mclaren –
son	George William Mclaren –

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Residence	My Uncle "Dark" and I got on really well. From really early in my life he made me toys from scrapes of wood. Our time together building the farm house at Razorback for Mum and Dad were important to me as a teenager comming of age. To read the stories I have written about Uncle Dark you will need to register as a member of this family website.
Burial	The following information is from Botany Cemetary. Alexander McLaren Date of Death : 9/06/1971 Date of Internment : 30/07/1971 Type of Internment : Ashes Location : Crematorium Chapel Gardens, Garden D1, Position 301
Note	My Uncle "Dark" and I got on really well. From really early in my life he made me toys from scrapes of wood. Our time together building the farm house at Razorback for Mum and Dad were important to me as a teenager comming of age. To read the stories I have written about Uncle Dark you will need to register as a member of this family website.

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Residence	Elizabeth, Alexander and Hector McLaren about 1914.jpg
Media object	Uncle Dark with his cigarette
Media object	Back row - Alex, Hazel and Hector Front row - Jessie, Elizabeth and Margaret (Peggy).jpg
Media object	alexander and edith.jpg
Media object	Uncle Dark and Auntie Ead 1960s.jpg

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26 August 2021 – 08:34:45

Author of last change: admin

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Family with parents
father Parents George Mclaren Margaret Mckenzie	George William Mclaren 1858–1917
mother Parents Robert Schubert Francis Fielding Mitchell	Elizabeth Jane Schubert 1869–1951
elder brother Family Florence Macdonald Kenneth Donald McLaren Heather McLaren Marie Alice McLaren Betty Agnes McLaren Joan Margaret Mclaren Colleen Jane McLaren	George Kenneth Mclaren 1888–1948
elder sister Family Horace Boundy Edwards Mavis Veronica Edwards George Alfred Edwards John Boundy Edwards Jessie May Edwards William (Bill) Edwards Ronald James Edwards Elizabeth (Betty) Edwards	Frances Agnes Mclaren 1890–1973
elder brother Family Daisy Goward Neville Mclaren	William Robert Mclaren 1892–1920
elder sister Family Alfred Gordon (Tom) Clarke Aubrey Thomas Clarke Hazel Jean Clarke Gordon Hector Clarke Daphne Clarke Lola Clarke Elliott Loretta Clarke Bungard	Ethel May Mclaren 1894–1988
himself	Alexander James Mclaren 1898–1971
younger sister	Margaret McLaren 1901–1901
younger brother Family Ida Lillian Pullin Allen Hector Mclaren Doreen Patricia McLaren Donald Fielding Mclaren Leslie McLaren Doreen Mclaren	Hector Fielding Mclaren 1902–1951
younger sister Family John (Jack) Sidney McKenzie Jean McKenzie John McKenzie Judith McKenzie Jeffrey Ian McKenzie Diane McKenzie	Jesse Mclaren 1905–1997
younger sister Family Sidney James Petty Barbara Jean Petty	Margaret Jean Mclaren 1908–1995
younger sister Family Albert Truelove Gordon Albert Truelove Elizabeth Truelove Bruce Douglas Truelove	Hazel Mclaren 1911–1996

Family with Edith Mary James
himself	Alexander James Mclaren 1898–1971
wife Parents William Thomas James Sarah Sophie Skeers	Edith Mary James 1906–1991
daughter	Elaine McLaren 1926–1926
daughter Family Eric William Connors Arthur Albert Connors Michael Connors	Agnes Mary McLaren 1927–2018
son Family Paula Robertson	Robert (Bob) Mclaren
son Family Dorothy Ann Carter	George William Mclaren

Descendants

Alexander James Mclaren(1898–1971)
- Edith Mary James