MACDONALD, THOMAS MORELL (1835-1909) was a son of Dr Alexander Macdonald, who gave up a medical practice in Scotland to become a missionary in Samoa, where his son was born. In 1840 they returned to Kent, and in 1850 came out to New Zealand. After serving his articles with Frederick Whitaker (q.v.), Macdonald was admitted to the bar in 1861, and practised in Invercargill, in partnership with William Russell. He married Charlotte Clements (1843-94), only daughter of Thomas S. Forsaith (q.v.). Macdonald was a member of the Southland Provincial Council for Invercargill (1864-66) and for Campbelltown (1869-70). He was solicitor to the Council until its abolition, when he was appointed crown solicitor. He was chairman of the Southland education board for 11 years, and of the Southland Times to 1896. He was a member of the Presbyterian synod. Macdonald died on 15 Mar 1909.

Cycl. NZ, iv (p); Who's Who N.Z., 1908; Southland Times, 16 Mar 1909.

Reference: Volume 2, page 6

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