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Ireland / James Murray born c.1816
« on: Monday 22 January 18 01:21 GMT (UK)  »
Hi,
I would love some information about James Murray, who was born in Ireland, c.1816.
James Murray married Margaret Gough.
James Murray and Margaret Gough had two sons who settled in Australia. They were:
Peter Patrick Murray (1842-1917)
James Murray (1845-1912)
Thank you.

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Australia / George Bollom
« on: Monday 22 January 18 01:14 GMT (UK)  »
Hi,
I apologise if this query is being posted in the wrong area.
I am hoping to find some information about George Bollom, who was born c. 1836, in Australia, I believe. He may have died in Ballarat.
George Bollom married Julia Catterson in 1858. (Julia may have gone by the surname Berry, as I think she was previously married).
My grandmother always understood that George Bollom's family was from Spain and that the surname may have have originally been Bollomino (or something similar).
I believe that George Bollom was born in Australia, although I don't know when or where. I would love to find out the names of his parents so I can explore the possibly-Spanish connection.
Thank you.

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England / Thomas Evans and Mary Thorne
« on: Monday 22 January 18 01:01 GMT (UK)  »
Hi,
I am hopeful that someone may be able to help with the ancestry of Thomas Evans (born 1804; died 1856) and his wife, Mary Thorne (born 1805; died 1880), both of England.
They had a child, James Thomas Evans, who was born in England in 1831 and died in Benalla, Australia, in 1896. He married Elizabeth Griffiths, who was born in England in 1835 and, I believe, died in Wales in 1905.
I would love to find the parents of Thomas Evans and his wife, Mary Thorne, if possible.
I would also like to find the parents of Elizabeth Griffiths, as I no nothing about her or her lineage.
Thank you.

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Cork / Holy (Holley or Holly?) Family
« on: Wednesday 25 May 11 11:14 BST (UK)  »
Hi,

I'm desperately seeking information about my great, great grandfather, Jeremiah Holy. I believe that he was born in Cork in 1814. Although I understand his family name to be 'Holy' it was listed as 'Holley' when he left for Australia aboard the ship, the 'Mary Nixon'; and was consequently recorded as 'Holly' on occassion.

I know nothing of Jeremiah's life in Ireland. I would, in the very least, be happy just to identify his parents (neither of whom were listed on his 1884 death certificate).  I believe that his children may have been named after his siblings (or other family members), if this helps. His children were:

George

Michael

John Thomas

All of Jeremiah's children were born in Australia to Elizabeth Barry, who also travelled from Cork aboard the 'Mary Nixon'.

I would be very appreciative to anybody who may be able to help identify Jeremiah's true surname, parents, etc. or who may be able to point me in the right direction.

Thank you for your time.

Warm regards,
harkel25

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Ireland / Thomas Barry, Elizabeth Barry and Ellen Barry
« on: Wednesday 25 May 11 08:00 BST (UK)  »
Hi,

I'm seeking information about Thomas Barry of Ireland (possibly County Cork).  Thomas Barry was the father of Elizabeth Barry, who was born in Ireland in 1817.  Elizabeth travelled to Australia aboard the ship, the 'Mary Nixon', from Cork; and disembarked at Port Phillip.  Ellen Barry -whom I believe to be Elizabeth's sister-was also on board; as was Jerimiah Holley (sic - Holy) whom Elizabeth later married.

I am eager to find some information about Thomas Barry, my third great grandfather. I would particularly appreciate the name of Elizabeth's mother.

Thank you for your time.

Warm regards,
harkel25.

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Australia / John O'DONNELL Information
« on: Wednesday 25 May 11 07:28 BST (UK)  »
Hi,

This is my first post to RootsChat, so I hope that I'm doing everything correctly.

I'm seeking information about John O'Donnell (O'Donnel?) who was born in England but moved to Australia in the late nineteenth century. He was a circus performer (possibly for Wurths, or similar) and played the clarinet in Dame Nellie Melba's band.

John O'Donnell married Elvina Alice Bollom, although I'm not sure of the year. In 1902 they welcomed a daughter, Pauline O'Donnell.

John O'Donnell is my great, great grandfather and relatively little is known about his life. Any information at all would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your time.

Warm regards,
harkel25.

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