Person    | Male  Born 10/3/1814  Died 1/8/1909

Alexander McArthur

Alexander McArthur

Born Ireland. Brother to William. Emigrated to Australia, arriving in 1842. A devout Methodist he created a business exporting gold from Australia and became a successful colonial businessman in Britain and Australia. In 1863 he moved to London where he ran the London business and entered British politics. He lived at Raleigh Hall, Brixton and died at Sydenham.

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Alexander McArthur

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Leysian Mission - McArthur

{Either side of a cartouche/shield:} Mission founded 1887 Buildings erected 1...

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