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'''Francis Hume Lyall{{efn|It is likely he was (in part) named for his father's friend and brother-in-law, [[James Lyall (minister)|James Lyall]] of [[Adelaide]].}} Paton''' (1870 – 28 September 1938),<ref name=obit>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article205186666 |title=Rev. F. H. L. Paton |newspaper=[[The Age]] |issue=26,037 |location=Victoria, Australia |date=29 September 1938 |access-date=28 November 2024 |page=16 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> commonly referred to as Frank, was a Presbyterian missionary and minister in [[Victoria, Australia]]. |
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'''Frank Hume Lyall{{efn|It is likely he was (in part) named for his father's friend and brother-in-law, [[James Lyall (minister)|James Lyall]] of [[Adelaide]].}} Paton''' (1870 – ) was a Presbyterian minister in Victoria, Australia. |
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==History== |
==History== |
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[[File:Frank Paton.png|thumb|Frank H. L. Paton]] |
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Paton was born in [[Aniwa, New Hebrides]], to Rev. Dr. [[John Gibson Paton]] (24 May 1824 – 28 January 1907), one of the first missionaries to the New Hebrides, and his wife Margaret "Maggie" Whitecross ( – 16 May 1905). |
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Paton was born in [[Aniwa (island)|Aniwa, New Hebrides]], to Rev. Dr. [[John Gibson Paton]] (24 May 1824 – 28 January 1907), one of the first missionaries to the New Hebrides (now [[Vanuatu]]), and his second wife [[Margaret Paton|Margaret "Maggie" Paton]], née Whitecross, (1841–1905), whom he married in 1864.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article88174296 |title=General News. |newspaper=[[The Chronicle (Adelaide)]] |volume=47 |issue=2,439 |location=South Australia |date=20 May 1905 |access-date=28 November 2024 |page=35 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> |
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He gained his MA degree in Glasgow and Melbourne, and was ordained in Melbourne in November 1895, and worked as a missionary in West Tanna, New Hebrides from 1896 to 1902, when he was appointed the Presbyterian Church's foreign mission agent. |
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He had charge of the [[Dunolly, Victoria|Dunolly]] church 1904–1907, then served as Victorian foreign mission secretary in Victoria, 1908–1925. |
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He gained his MA degree in Glasgow and Melbourne, was ordained in Melbourne in November 1895, and worked as a missionary in West [[Tanna (island)|Tanna, New Hebrides]], from 1896 to 1902, when he was forced to leave through ill health.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article196646340 |title=Death of Rev. Dr Paton |newspaper=[[The Leader (Melbourne)]] |issue=2665 |location=Victoria, Australia |date=2 February 1907 |access-date=28 November 2024 |page=23 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> He was then appointed the Presbyterian Church's foreign mission agent before taking charge of the [[Dunolly, Victoria|Dunolly]] church 1904–1907 and serving as the Presbyterian church of Victoria's foreign mission secretary, 1908–1925.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article10680459 |title=The New Hebrides |newspaper=[[The Argus (Melbourne)]] |issue=19,222 |location=Victoria, Australia |date=26 February 1908 |access-date=28 November 2024 |page=8 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> |
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He was moderator in 1922. |
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In 1922 he was elected moderator (synod president) of the Presbyterian Church in Victoria.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article243638046 |title=The Churches |newspaper=[[The Herald (Melbourne)]] |issue=14,360 |location=Victoria, Australia |date=25 March 1922 |access-date=28 November 2024 |page=24 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> |
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He was a delegate to the [[Council of Churches in Victoria]] and succeeded [[A. E. Illingworth]] as president in 1924,<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article274384433 |title=Council of Churches |newspaper=[[The Sun News-pictorial]] |issue=633 |location=Victoria, Australia |date=20 September 1924 |access-date=28 November 2024 |page=33 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> but was unable through illness to see out his full year, and from March 1925 his duties were performed by the vice-president, [[W. S. Pearse]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article2068094 |title=Church News |newspaper=[[The Argus (Melbourne)]] |issue=24,533 |location=Victoria, Australia |date=25 March 1925 |access-date=28 November 2024 |page=10 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> Nevertheless, in June 1925 he was able to take charge of the [[Deepdene, Victoria|Deepdene]] Presbyterian church. |
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In 1925 he took charge of the [[Deepdene, Victoria|Deepdene]] Presbyterian church. |
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He died and his remains were buried at the Burwood cemetery.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article274384433 |title=Council of Churches |newspaper=[[The Sun News-pictorial]] |issue=633 |location=Victoria, Australia |date=20 September 1924 |accessdate=27 November 2024 |page=33 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> |
He retired around 1936 and died at his Deepdene home after a long illness,<ref name=obit/> and his remains were buried at the Burwood cemetery.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article274384433 |title=Council of Churches |newspaper=[[The Sun News-pictorial]] |issue=633 |location=Victoria, Australia |date=20 September 1924 |accessdate=27 November 2024 |page=33 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> |
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==Recognition== |
==Recognition== |
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The Presbyterian church in Deepdene was renamed in his honor, and a window dedicated to his memory installed in 1946.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245383353 |title=Memorial Window |newspaper=[[The Herald (Melbourne)]] |issue=21,671 |location=Victoria, Australia |date=2 November 1946 | |
The Presbyterian church in Deepdene was renamed in his honor, and a window dedicated to his memory installed in 1946.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article245383353 |title=Memorial Window |newspaper=[[The Herald (Melbourne)]] |issue=21,671 |location=Victoria, Australia |date=2 November 1946 |access-date=28 November 2024 |page=12 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> |
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==Family== |
==Family== |
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Paton married Clara Sophia Hayer (3 September 1875 – 18 Jul 1966) on 19 February 1896.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article150711807 |title=A Popular Wedding |newspaper=[[Geelong Advertiser]] |issue=15,279 |location=Victoria, Australia |date=25 February 1896 |access-date=28 November 2024 |page=4 |via=National Library of Australia}}</ref> Their family included: |
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Paton married Clara Sophia Hayer. Their family included: |
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*Professor [[George Whitecross Paton]] (1902–1985) |
*Professor [[George Whitecross Paton]] (1902–1985) |
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*Rev. J |
*Rev. J(ames) Kennedy Paton, Presbyterian minister at [[Woodford, Victoria]] |
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*Francis Paton |
*Francis Heyer Paton |
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*(Clara) Margaret "Peggy" Paton married Hadley P. Bunton, served as missioner in China |
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*Elizabeth Heyer "Betty" Paton, missioner in China, married Ashton |
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*Frances Amy Paton, married Boyd |
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They had a home at 44 Deepdene Road, Deepdene, Victoria. |
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== Notes == |
== Notes == |
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Latest revision as of 16:22, 24 December 2024
Francis Hume Lyall[a] Paton (1870 – 28 September 1938),[1] commonly referred to as Frank, was a Presbyterian missionary and minister in Victoria, Australia.
History
[edit]
Paton was born in Aniwa, New Hebrides, to Rev. Dr. John Gibson Paton (24 May 1824 – 28 January 1907), one of the first missionaries to the New Hebrides (now Vanuatu), and his second wife Margaret "Maggie" Paton, née Whitecross, (1841–1905), whom he married in 1864.[2]
He gained his MA degree in Glasgow and Melbourne, was ordained in Melbourne in November 1895, and worked as a missionary in West Tanna, New Hebrides, from 1896 to 1902, when he was forced to leave through ill health.[3] He was then appointed the Presbyterian Church's foreign mission agent before taking charge of the Dunolly church 1904–1907 and serving as the Presbyterian church of Victoria's foreign mission secretary, 1908–1925.[4]
In 1922 he was elected moderator (synod president) of the Presbyterian Church in Victoria.[5]
He was a delegate to the Council of Churches in Victoria and succeeded A. E. Illingworth as president in 1924,[6] but was unable through illness to see out his full year, and from March 1925 his duties were performed by the vice-president, W. S. Pearse.[7] Nevertheless, in June 1925 he was able to take charge of the Deepdene Presbyterian church.
He retired around 1936 and died at his Deepdene home after a long illness,[1] and his remains were buried at the Burwood cemetery.[8]
Recognition
[edit]The Presbyterian church in Deepdene was renamed in his honor, and a window dedicated to his memory installed in 1946.[9]
Family
[edit]Paton married Clara Sophia Hayer (3 September 1875 – 18 Jul 1966) on 19 February 1896.[10] Their family included:
- Professor George Whitecross Paton (1902–1985)
- Rev. J(ames) Kennedy Paton, Presbyterian minister at Woodford, Victoria
- Francis Heyer Paton
- (Clara) Margaret "Peggy" Paton married Hadley P. Bunton, served as missioner in China
- Elizabeth Heyer "Betty" Paton, missioner in China, married Ashton
- Frances Amy Paton, married Boyd
They had a home at 44 Deepdene Road, Deepdene, Victoria.
Notes
[edit]- ^ It is likely he was (in part) named for his father's friend and brother-in-law, James Lyall of Adelaide.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Rev. F. H. L. Paton". The Age. No. 26, 037. Victoria, Australia. 29 September 1938. p. 16. Retrieved 28 November 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "General News". The Chronicle (Adelaide). Vol. 47, no. 2, 439. South Australia. 20 May 1905. p. 35. Retrieved 28 November 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Death of Rev. Dr Paton". The Leader (Melbourne). No. 2665. Victoria, Australia. 2 February 1907. p. 23. Retrieved 28 November 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "The New Hebrides". The Argus (Melbourne). No. 19, 222. Victoria, Australia. 26 February 1908. p. 8. Retrieved 28 November 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "The Churches". The Herald (Melbourne). No. 14, 360. Victoria, Australia. 25 March 1922. p. 24. Retrieved 28 November 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Council of Churches". The Sun News-pictorial. No. 633. Victoria, Australia. 20 September 1924. p. 33. Retrieved 28 November 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Church News". The Argus (Melbourne). No. 24, 533. Victoria, Australia. 25 March 1925. p. 10. Retrieved 28 November 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Council of Churches". The Sun News-pictorial. No. 633. Victoria, Australia. 20 September 1924. p. 33. Retrieved 27 November 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "Memorial Window". The Herald (Melbourne). No. 21, 671. Victoria, Australia. 2 November 1946. p. 12. Retrieved 28 November 2024 – via National Library of Australia.
- ^ "A Popular Wedding". Geelong Advertiser. No. 15, 279. Victoria, Australia. 25 February 1896. p. 4. Retrieved 28 November 2024 – via National Library of Australia.