John was born in 1810 in the county of Waterford Ireland and likely brought on a farm as his father was a farmer. Mary was born in Tipperary in 1816. Mary’s father was a hotel keeper. John married Mary in about 1835. They lived in Tipperary after they were married. They came to Australia (Victoria) in 1855, probably attracted by the finding of Gold in 1851. The brought 6 or possibly 7 children with them. We do not know if their son Thomas died in Ireland or Australia. All the other children were sill alive in 1880. John worked as a Gold miner in Australia. Mary died on 6 June 1863 at 47 years old[1]. She died in Landsborough, Victoria and was buried in Ararat cemetery. John died of old age on 1 May 1880 when he lived on Main Road Talbot. Their children were
Ellen was born 1840
Edward born 1842
Catherine (Kate) born 1839. She was born in Tipperary. See separate history
Frances (Fanny) born 1847
Patrick born 1843
Margret born 1853
Thomas who died before 1863
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