Dates

• Existence: 1806 - 1870-07-12

Biography

Born March 6, 1806 at Kilmonivaig, near Fort William, the 5th son of Duncan McIntyre, sheep farmer, and his wife Catherine (nee Kennedy). Educated at parish school and U of Glasgow (MA 1829). Taught with his brother Allan in McIntyre's School, Laurieston After divinity studies in Glasgow was licensed by the Presbytery of Dunoon, but continued teaching and preaching. Lang was impressed by him and invited him to Australia where he had several cousins engaged in pastoral pursuits (Peter McIntyre and his brothers John and Donald). McIntyre acted as chaplain on the Midlothian, and arrived at Sydney on December 12, 1837. He delivered the first Gaelic sermon in Australia on December 17, 1837, and joined Lang's Synod of NSW on January 31, 1838. Assistant to Lang at Scots' Church, Sydney 1838 to 1840 and also taught in the Australian College, and assisted in editing The Colonist. Regularly visited the Hunter to conduct Gaelic services. Active in achieving the formation of the Synod of Australia in 1840..Settled at West Maitland early in 1841; in 1844 he married his cousin Mary (1786-1872), Peter's sister and heir; but no issue. Led in formation of PCEA in 1846 Commenced the High School at Maitland (see p.117) and acted as Principal for a time. Transferred to St George's, Sydney and inducted there on February 20, 1862 and remained until his death on July 12, 1870, serving without stipend. He wrote much in defence of Biblical Principles and the position of the PCEA. Editor: The Voice in the Wilderness (1846-52 fortnightly) and The Testimony (1865-70 monthly). Chief published works: Exposition of the Sermon on the Mount (Edinburgh 1854); The Token of the Covenant, Sydney 1861, much enlarged 1869; The Christian Sabbath, Sydney 1866; Faith, Sydney 1869; and many pamphlets. (from Ward, R.S., The Bush Still Burns, p.540)

Gender

• Male

Occupations

• Minister

Places

• Kilmonivaig (Scotland : Parish) (Place of Birth)
• Sydney (N.S.W.) (Place of Death)
• Scotland (Associated Country)
• Australia (Associated Country)

Languages Used

• English