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Ruthven McLaurin Monteath was born in New Plymouth on 30 July 1896.²

He married Marjory Elizabeth Hope Cuthbertson, daughter of Allan Alexander Cuthbertson and Ida Kemp, in New Zealand in 1924.¹

Ruthven died in 1959 in New Zealand.³

Alice Haynes Moodie was born in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, on 26 February 1868.^2,1,3
The siblings Grace and Alice were listed in the 1870 US census in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, in the household of their parents, Gordon Moodie and Sarah Louise Smith.²
She was listed as the grand-daughter of Ann E Osborn in the 1880 US Census at 466 East Rich St in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.⁴

She married Arthur Hartwell in Franklin, Ohio, on 7 September 1892.^1,5,6

She was listed in the 1900 US census at 1830 Chicago Ave in Evanston, Cook, Illinois, with her husband Arthur; he was manager of an electric company and the household had two servants (both from Denmark). Their children Katherine and Virginia were listed as living with them.³

She was listed in the 1910 US census at 29 Slaine Ave in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, with her husband Arthur; he was a functionary for an insulator company and the household included a servant. Their children Katherine, Virginia and Arthur were listed as living with them.⁵

She was the informant of Gordon Moodie's death at 75 S Champion Ave, Montgomery in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, on 24 March 1912.^7,8

She was listed in the 1920 US census at 211 Brown St in Bloomfield, Oakland, Michigan, with her husband Arthur; he was a travelling salesman for a rust-proofing company. Their children Katherine, Virginia and Arthur were listed as living with them.⁹

Alice died on 20 November 1938 at 219 Sth Court St in Circleville, Pickaway, Ohio, at age 70 of a cardiac embolism.¹ She was buried on 22 November 1938 in Birmingham.¹

Andrew Moodie was born in New Zealand in 1866.¹

Andrew died in 1894 in New Zealand.²

Anna died on 16 March 1877 in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio.¹ She was born in Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, on 16 March 1877.¹ She was buried at the Green Lawn Cemetery in Columbus.¹

Arthur William Morris Moodie was born in New Zealand in 1874.¹

He married Agnes Shelmerdine at St Andrew's Church in New Zealand on 28 November 1907.^2,3

Arthur died on 25 November 1931 at 23 Gamma St in Dunedin, Otago.^4,5,6 He was cremated on 27 November 1931.⁷ His ashes were buried at Northern Cemetery.⁸

Bedford Pim Moodie was born in New Zealand in 1889.¹

Bedford died in 1971 in Hanmer Springs, Canterbury.²

David Moodie was born in Kilconquhar, Fife, on 10 August 1817.^2,3 and was baptised on 28 August 1817 in Carnbee.⁴

He had a brief liaison with Mary Young in January 1838 at Clackmannanshire.^5,6

In his application for a Master's Certificate on 18 February 1849, he listed his past appointments as master of the Vanstead of London (Feb-Aug 1843), Iateur (sp?) of Portsmouth (Apr-May 1847), Britannia of London (Apr 1844-Dec 1845), Mary Jane of Sunderland (Aug 1847-Aug 1848) and Senegal of Sunderland (Aug 1848 to present). His Board of Trade Master's Certificate (#2311) was issued on 17 Jul 1851 and exchanged in Sunderland on the 23 July for the 1st Class certificate issued at Leith on 27 Feb 1850.⁷

According to family lore, he brought back a small bell from India, known as an 'Apostle Bell'. As this was passed down through the family and eventually ended up in New Zealand, it is possible it was a gift to his sister-in-law Janet.⁸

Marriage banns for David and Margaret Thomson Liddell were published on 12 February 1853 in Alloa, Clackmannanshire.⁹

He married Margaret Thomson Liddell, daughter of John Liddell and Marion Henderson, in Alloa, Clackmannanshire, on 14 February 1853.^9,10

The ship Calabar, under Moodie's command, left Southampton 4 May 1853 and arrived Port Adelaide, Sth Australia on the 1 Aug 1853. Mrs Moodie is recorded as 'Master's wife' (although she appears, somewhat strangely, in the 'Single Women' list).
The Calabar then sailed for India, arriving on 9 Nov 1853, just in time for the birth of their son.^11,12

The Calabar returned to India, arriving 19 February 1855 from Melbourne, then left for London on Apr 15.¹³

He signed a will dated 17 March 1855 in Calcutta, Bengal, probably made on board the Calabar as it was witnessed by other officers.¹⁴

David died on 20 March 1855 in Calcutta, Bengal, at age 37.^15,16 He was buried on 20 March 1855 at the Scottish Cemetery, Karaya Rd in Calcutta.¹⁷

His will was probated at the Perogative Court of Canterbury on 26 July 1855 and although the 'will' was of a somewhat non-standard nature, the court accepted its existence and the intent that Margaret was the sole heir.¹⁴

David Edward Moodie was born in Calcutta, Bengal, on 14 November 1853.¹ and was baptised on 11 December 1853 at St Andrew's Church in Calcutta.¹

David's death was registered between October 1854 and December 1854 in Stepney, London, Middlesex.²

Emma Hepburn Moodie was born at Thorn Hill in Dunedin, Otago, on 14 April 1866.^1,2

She married Augustus George Stronach at Knox Church in Dunedin, Otago, on 19 November 1889.^3,4,5,6

Emma died on 27 May 1891 in Dunedin, Otago, at age 25.^7,8,9 She was buried on 29 May 1891 at the Northern Cemetery.¹⁰