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John Douglas Warden of Argylleshire, Scotland and Isabella Stewart, daughter of George Stewart, of Invernesshire, Scotland were married in Dunedin, NZ by Rev. Donald Stuart. Rev. Stuart also was present at their burial services

Another recent discovery when I did a virtual visit to the Knox Church and information about Donald McNaughton Stuart

Donald McNaughton Stuart was the first of twin sons born to Alexander Stewart, a farmer, and his wife, Janet McNaughton, at Stichs (Stix), Perthshire, Scotland. Donald was baptised Donald on 2 February 1819. Educated at the parish school of Kenmore, he acquired sufficient knowledge to earn a living as a teacher when he left home at the age of 14 or 15. Keen to pursue education at a higher level, he saved hard and in 1839 began study towards an arts degree at the University of St Andrews. However, in 1843 he was one of those expelled for supporting the candidacy of Thomas Chalmers as rector, against the wishes of the university authorities

Financially embarrassed, he moved to England in pursuit of work, accepting a post at a preparatory school in Windsor. At the same time he commenced part-time theological study, which he subsequently completed in Edinburgh, and was ordained as a minister of the Free Church of Scotland in 1848. On 8 May 1849 he was inducted into his first charge as minister of the border parish of Falstone and Kielder in Northumberland. He married Janet (Jessie) Robertson, at Upton cum Chalvey, Buckinghamshire, on 3 July 1850

Although happy at Falstone, in 1858 Donald Stuart wrote to the Colonial Committee of the Free Church of Scotland that he was 'panting for the exciting labours of planting the gospel in some part of our great Colonial Empire'. His opportunity came with a call to Otago, New Zealand. Donald and Jessie Stuart and their three young sons sailed for Otago on the Bosworth, arriving on 25 January 1860. After serving at First Church for some months, on 16 May 1860 Stuart was inducted as first minister of Knox Church, Dunedin. He was the seventh minister to take up a charge in Otago and the second minister settled in Dunedin

Donald Stuart made an immediate impact on the young community. Over six feet in height, he was instantly recognisable by the plaid he wore draped over his shoulders. He became an important and influential public figure, well liked for his genial manner, ready smile and compassionate interest in people, and for his tolerance and deep commitment to the social expression of his Christian principles

His popularity as a minister was attested by the rapid growth of his congregation. The first Knox Church, on the corner of Great King and Frederick streets, had provision for 578. On 5 November 1876 the present church, on the corner of George and Pitt streets, was opened. The imposing bluestone building, designed by R. A. Lawson in Gothic style, has the capacity to accommodate over 1,000 worshippers

Stuart was an active member of the Synod of the Presbyterian Church of Otago and Southland and the Presbytery of Dunedin. His synod activities reflected his interests in education and church expansion: he was a senior member of the synod's University, Theological College and Church Extension committees. He advocated the foundation of a theological college, and was its tutor in church history and historical theology during 1875. In 1872 he had been awarded a doctorate of divinity by the University of St Andrews

Considering it an obligation to help forward education in the province, Stuart was especially involved with the development of secondary and university education. He was chairman of the Otago Boys' and Girls' High Schools Board from 1878 to 1894. He also inaugurated technical training in the province by urging the establishment, in 1865, of a night school in connection with Knox Church. He was a key figure in the movement to establish a university in Otago although he always modestly disclaimed his own contribution. Among the first appointed members of the Otago university council, he was elected vice chancellor in 1871, a position he held until elected chancellor in 1879. He used his influence for tolerance and moderation in university controversies. During his tenure the university added schools of mines, medicine and law to its original core of arts and science subjects. He opposed the absorption of the University of Otago into the University of New Zealand, but was a member of the senate of the University of New Zealand from 1874 to 1881

Stuart's public life was a marked success, but his private affairs were less fortunate. Jessie Stuart had died on 16 April 1862. Two of his sons were heavy drinkers, to the detriment of their careers, and predeceased him. His eldest son, who survived him, failed in business. Stuart died at Dunedin on 12 May 1894

By: MARGARET MORGAN 'Stuart, Donald McNaughton 1819? - 1894'. Dictionary of New Zealand Biography, updated 16 December 2003

Donald M. Stuart's twin brother, John Stewart, left Perthshire, Scotland and went to Ottawa, Osgoode, Canada and married Jane McNab. They left many descendants

Does Donald Stuart have a kinship to John Douglas Warden?

John's wife was Isabella Stewart daughter of George Stewart. Her mother was Isabella Dallas Carrier Stewart. Isabella was 18 yrs. old when she left Inverness, Scotland and died at age 45 in Dunedin, NZ of intermittent fever of 10 weeks

John Douglas Warden was 26 when he left Argyleshire, Scotland and he died 1887 in Dunedin, NZ of cancer of the liver; Cachescia

Henry Douglas Warden born February 02, 1800, Warwickshire, London, England

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Could the uniform be from New Zealand? I have been told by sources in New Zealand that the child's uniform is not a replica of the Waikato uniform. A John Douglas was in the Waikato Regiment ; John Warden in the Waikato Regiment enlisted in the 3rd Waikato Militia on 16 November 1863 aged 25 in Bendigo Australia. His regimental number was 140 and he was a private. He says he was born in Glasgow and his occupation was a carpenter

He came to NZ on the ship 'Golden Age' and his service ended 10 March 1865. I don't know why it ended then as he would have signed up for three years. He did not get his allottment of land. Neither did he get a NZ Medal. However, John Warden did not get married until after the New Zealand war was over in 1863. A John Douglas Warden married Isabella Stewart on May 07, 1866 at Knox Presbyterian Church, Dunedin, New Zealand. They were married by Donald M. Stuart twin brother to John Stewart who immigrated to Osgoode Ontario Canada about 1840. Many of his descendants still live in Osgoode today. One descendant is Elizabeth Stuart who really knows the Stuart/Stewart family history

Henry Douglas Warden and his wife on a visit to London from South Africa

CHARLES FREDERICK WARDEN and MARY COOPER WARDEN FAMILY

Many people came from Scotland in the mid 1800's to Australia/New Zealand

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Our claim to fame is definitely the Stewart/Stuart kings on the SHREVE kin and it may come through the WARDEN as well