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William Johnston MARSH
« on: Friday 08 February 13 06:16 GMT (UK) »
Any information on ancestors of William Johnson/Johnston Marsh born Co Armagh abt 1832

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Re: William Johnston MARSH
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 12 March 14 04:52 GMT (UK) »
Hi, I’m also researching this gentleman. According to his marriage certificate (registered as William Johnson, Tenterfield NSW, 1880), parents' names were John Johnson (farmer) & Ann Hughes. Alternatively his death certificate (1912) states parents as John Marsh (farmer) & Agnes Hughes. I suspect he was from Tullybrone, Co Armagh. Still trying to determine when he emigrated and why family name seems to have changed from Johnson/Johnston to Marsh from about 1883. Any info appreciated.

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Re: William Johnston MARSH
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 13 March 14 03:58 GMT (UK) »
It would seem we are working from the same lot of info.  I have narrowed down the options and believe he arrived in Moreton Bay, Queensland,  Australia, possibly on the ship, "Caroline" Nov 1853 but this is inconclusive.  Why the name change?? I am very interested as my maiden name was Marsh.
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