The Rev Wiliam Allen Stevely.....

[Hugh Stevely]

I am looking for any info on the Rev--Stevely William Allen b-1886 Alexandria Scotland near Loch-Lomond Ordained 1911 to Australia
many thanks Hugh.

[DavidWW]

I am looking for any info on the Rev--Stevely William Allen b-1886 Alexandria Scotland near Loch-Lomond Ordained 1911 to Australia
many thanks Hugh.

Hugh

You could usefully track down his biog in Fasti Ecclesiae Scotticanae.

Davie
currently in Nelson, NZ

[Hugh Stevely]

Hi Davie
I found him an all the info i need thanks for your reply-- He was a member of the Otago early settlers Association died in office Dunedin South Island 1950.
Regards Hugh.

[Andy]

Based upon the only William St*v*l* born in 1886 all the following information is correct.

The parents Hugh and Sarah Allan were married about 1870 so that record should be available in Ireland, also Hugh's father, David? (from death cert), should be listed in Griffith's.

Hugh's family came to Scotland between 1875 and 1878 (Robert James died in Eastwood in 1874 so they perhaps moved about a bit).

There is a submitted entry for Hugh and Sarah's marriage in Ballymena:

HUGH STAVELY
Male Family

Event(s):
Birth:
Christening:
Death:
Burial:

Parents:
Father: DAVID STAVELY Family

Marriages:
Spouse: SARAH ALLEN Family
Marriage:
07 JUN 1869 Reg Off, Ballymena, Antrim, Ireland

Plus two extracted births:

1. David Stavely - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Birth: 01 MAY 1870 , Antrim, Ireland
2. Robert James Stavely - International Genealogical Index
Gender: Male Birth: 15 AUG 1872 , Antrim, Ireland

You'll have Hugh and Sarah in Eastwood in 1881:

Dwelling: 55 Herriot St
Census Place: Eastwood, Renfrew, Scotland
Source: FHL Film 0203568 GRO Ref Volume 562 EnumDist 9 Page 14
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
Hugh STAVELY M 33 M Ireland
Rel: Head
Occ: Printfield Stoker
Sarah STAVELY M 35 F Ireland
Rel: Wife
Mary STAVELY U 9 F Ireland
Rel: Daur
Occ: Scholar
Sarah Jane STAVELY U 6 F Ireland
Rel: Daur
Joanathan STAVELY U 3 F P Shaws
Rel: Daur
Eliz. STAVELY U 1 F P Shaws
Rel: Daur
John STAVELY U 16 M Ireland
Rel: Son
Occ: Printfield Worker
Jane ALLEN U 22 F Ireland
Rel: Visitor
Occ: Gen Dom Servt

But did you check next door?

Dwelling: 53 Herriot St
Census Place: Eastwood, Renfrew, Scotland
Source: FHL Film 0203568 GRO Ref Volume 562 EnumDist 9 Page 15
Marr Age Sex Birthplace
Wm. STEVELY M 29 M Airdrie
Rel: Head
Occ: Stoker In P Field
Agnes Ann STEVELY M 34 F Ireland
Rel: Wife
Eliz. STEVELY U 8 F Ireland
Rel: Daur
Occ: Scholar
Geo. STEVELY U 6 M Ireland
Rel: Son
Occ: Scholar
Rob. STEVELY U 6 M Ireland
Rel: Son
Occ: Scholar
David STEVELY U 3 M P Shaws
Rel: Son
Agnes Ann STEVELY U 5 m F P Shaws
Rel: Daur
John CATHCART U 22 M Ireland
Rel: Boarder
Occ: Gen Lab
Robert CARLILE U 20 M Ireland
Rel: Boarder

So, although born in Airdrie, William and Agnes (Cathcart) were in Ireland at the same time as Hugh and Sarah, arrived in Scotland about the same time, had children (including David) in P'Shaws and were living next to to each other in 1881 in Eastwood.

If this isn't a candidate for Birds of a Feather nothing is. However there are conflicting Mother's reported on Hugh and William's death certs, Elizabeth McCulloch (Hugh's) or Brown (William's).

The fact that Elizabeth (Brown) STAVELY died in Eastwood in 1876 seems to clear up the name. The death was reported by son, Hugh.

Hugh and William reportedly had another brother, David, but I've not been able to find him.

[Hugh Stevely]

Hi Andy
Thanks i am waiting for some info to come back will update as soon as i get any thing back.
Cheers Hugh.

[Hugh Stevely]

Many thanks to you all for your help i have my info i need and pleased to say i am in contack will family in New-Zealand.

Hugh.

STEVELY, Rev William Allen M.A.(Glas); Dip.Ed.(Melb)
b 17.5.1886 Alexandria Scotland (near Loch Lomond)
Educated at Glasgow University and the United Free Church College Glasgow;
Ordained 1911.
To Australia :
Stanmore (Presb. Church of NSW) 1912
Albert Park Melbourne (Presb. Church of Victoria)
Mornington (Vic) 1924
East St Kilda (Vic) 1928
To New Zealand :
Called to -
First Church Dunedin DnP 24.6.1930 - to succeed Dr Merrington
Moderator of the Presbyterian Synod of Otago & Southland 1948; Convener of the
Broadcasting Committee; Lecturer at Deaconess College almost whole time in Dunedin;
Chaplain Royal New Zealand Navy; close connetion with St John Ambulance Association;
Member of the Otago Early Settlers Association; Grand Master of Masonic Lodge, member
Of the British & Foreign Bible Society etc.
'He immediately became known as a preacher, but his people will especially remember him as
a pastor. He knew intimately every member of every home, their circumstances, successes,
and needs, and literally poured out his life as a good shepherd.
He was a man of tireless energy, yet seemed always fresh and keen. He was helped by a
phenomenonal memory. ...'
Died 29.8.1950 in office.