Rev. Alexander WHYTE (1864 – 1919)
Name
Rev. Alexander WhyteGender
MaleBirthdate
1864Birthplace
ScotlandMarriage(s)
Scotland
Date of death
08 November 1919Parents
- David Whyte
- Marion Kay Whyte
Partner(s)
- Helen Whyte
Children
- Helen Inglis Pettigrew Borrie (1888-1968)
- David Whyte
- Dr Alexander Duncan Shanks Whyte
- Marion Whyte
Primary education
Cathcart Parish School, ScotlandSecondary education
Hutchesons’ Grammar School, ScotlandTertiary education
University of GlasgowBiography
Elizabeth Margaret (Peggy) born in New Zealand; the others in Scotland
Oldest of 9 children
Presbyterian Minister
Came to New Zealand early 1890s with his wife, returned to Scotland, came back again 1897 with four children, went to Tiniroto where father had a farm
Moved to Havelock North, lived on Te Mata Road
Instrumental in foundation of Iona College and other Presbyterian Schools in New Zealand
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