Leslie Nicholson Murdoch 1865-1948
"Murrayfield" Glenorchy
A Glenorchy Pioneer of the 19th Century

Data Compiled by MG Linton July 2001

Leslie Nicholson MURDOCH b. 27-Jul-1865, Hobart, occupation Orchardist, m. 2-Dec-1891, in Hobart by Rev. C.H. Talbot, Annie Emmeline Munro HULL, b. 26-Jun-1865, Battery Point Hobart, d. 19-Nov-1930, Hobart, buried: 21-Nov-1930, Cornelian Bay Cemetery Sec F44. Leslie died 8-Jan-1948, Hobart, buried: 10-Jan-1948, Crem Wall 1 Cornelian Bay G6.

Leslie MURDOCH commenced as a bookkeeper overseer with his uncle William Murray at Windsor Park at age 16 on 16 March 1881 .The business involved the manufacture of soap, candles and cider. On the death of his uncle he took over the business. He moved to Murrayfield on his marriage in 1891.The production of candles and soap ceased about 1900 but he continued with cider and the orchard side of the business. He also raised pigs.

In 1902 he took over the job of Secretary of the Royal Agricultural Society a task which he continued until 1943.

He was also a member of the Glenorchy Water Trust, Glenorchy Fruit Board, Kensington Road Trust, Sth. Tasmanian Chrysanthemum Society, Horticultural Society and a Glenorchy Councillor. Lived at Murrayfield Tolosa St Glenorchy Refer Obit Mercury 9 Jan 1948 and Cyclopedia of Tasmania.

Parents

William MURDOCH b. 22-Sep-1830, Hobart, occupation Merchant, m. (1) 11-Mar-1858, in Windsor Park Hobart Res. Wm. Murray, Mary Ann SALMON, b. 22-Jan-1832, d. 30-Jul-1871, Macquarie St Hobart, buried: Cornelian Bay Cemetery Sec E 79, m. (2) 18-Sep-1873, in Hobart, Annie PEARSON, b. circa 1840, d, 19-Aug-1918, Hobart, buried: Queenborough Cemetery Hobart. William died 23-Feb-1898 149 Macquarie St Hobart, buried: 25-Feb-1898, Queenborough Cemetery. In 1850 became partner with brother-in-law William Murray in Murray and Murdoch grocers of 123 Liverpool St Hobart. Married at Windsor Park witnesses William Patterson and Maria Salmon (Mary's sister). The marriage was conducted by Rev, William Nicolson. William was a deacon of Chalmers Church for many years. On the death of Mary the children went to live with their uncle William Murray at Windsor Park and Aunt Murray (Annabella Murdoch). In 1893 transferred business to his son William Murray Murdoch who traded as WM Murdoch & Son.

Mary Ann SALMON b. 22-Jan-1832, d. 30-Jul-1871, Macquarie St Hobart, buried: Cornelian Bay Cemetery Sec E 79. Mary Ann was the second daughter of Thomas (Jnr) and Mary Salmon and was brought up in Hobart Town and lived with her grandparents Thomas and Elizabeth Salmon in Bathurst St. Died of contusion of the brain.

Grand Parents

Dr James MURDOCH M.D. b. 14-Jul-1785, Craigow Milnathort Scotland, occupation Medical Practitioner, m. 30-Nov-1813, in Kinross Scotland, Grace (Grizzel) BEVERIDGE, b. circa 1795, d. 9-Oct-1841, Craigow Richmond, buried: Craigow Richmond. Dr James died 22-Apr-1848, Hobart Tasmania, buried: 25-Apr-1848, St. Andrew (Scots) Plot 428,429. Arrived in Hobart Town from Leith with his wife and his two eldest sons in the Castle Forbes on 1-March-1822 leaving his two daughters with his mother He received a grant of 800ac. which he called Craigow. He collapsed and died in Macquarie St Hobart reports of which are in the Guardian and the Courier of 26 April 1848. he was living at the time at 116 Bathurst St See notes on Grace Beveridge. On arrival in Hobart Town set up a midwifery practice in Liverpool St and then in Macquarie St. See Gazette 20th April 1822

Grace (Grizzel) BEVERIDGE b. circa 1795, d. 9-Oct-1841, Craigow Richmond, buried: Craigow Richmond. Memorial removed from Queenborough to Cambridge Church 1953 reads:-" Sacred to the memory of Grace wife of James Murdoch departed this life 8th October 1841 aged 43 years also James Murdoch Esq. MD departed this life 23rd April 1848 aged 66 years" Dr James Murdoch FRCP (Edin.) with his wife and son John arrived in Hobart Town from Scotland 1st March 1822" Only daughter of Jas. Beveridge and Antonia Hardie of Easter Ballado Kinrosshire Scotland.

Great Grand Parents

John MURDOCH m. Mary ROBERTSON, b. 15-Nov-1763, Orwell Kinrosshire Scotland. Research by Hazel Weir indicates that John must have died prior to 1841, and his wife was still living in 1850. Research also indicates that John purchased Craigow from John Robertson in 1803, it also indicates that his father was John possibly the John Murdoch buried at Orwell cemetery.

Mary ROBERTSON b. 15-Nov-1763, Orwell Kinrosshire Scotland. Research by Hazel Weir indicates Mary's father was possibly James Robertson of Nether Craigow and her mother was Grizell Grieve 2nd Wife of James, born 15 Nov 1763 and had a sister Isabell born 5 Dec 1765, both baptised by Mr. Mair. James first wife was Isabell and they had 11 children. Mary was still living in 1850.