ROSS, Archibald Hamilton, Rev (1876-1965)
Assembly memorial minute 1966
Born in Melbourne 31st March 1876.
Died 9th December 1965.
Ordained to the Ministry at Wallaroo, S.A. October 1909.
Served thereafter in the following parishes:
Portarlington Inducted 1912; Beaufort Inducted 1917; Port Fairy Inducted 1922; Maldon/Newstead Inducted 1930; Ballan Inducted 1934;
Buninyong Inducted 1938.
Mr. Ross retired from the active ministry in 1941 though throughout the following years he readily responded to meet the needs of the Church as a supply minister.
In later years he lived on his property at Drysdale occupying his time there with farming pursuits.
Mr. Ross had a Highland Scot background and brought to his work the sincerity and commitment of his heritage. He was of a retiring nature, a good pastor to his people, and conscientious in his preaching.
The Assembly gives thanks to God for his long life and his unobtrusive though effective ministry.
Gender
- Male