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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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Re: John O'Donnell Information
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 25 May 11 08:02 BST (UK) »
Hi harkel25,

Welcome to Rootschat.

In 1902 John O'Donnell married Elvina Alice Dawson in Victoria, Reg#2225 as you advised Pauline was born (Parents John O'Donnell and Elvina Alice Bollom) in the same year in Brunswick, (Victoria), Reg#24211.

In case you are not aware you are able to download and purchase for A$17.50 uncertified images of Victorian certificates online:

Link: https://online.justice.vic.gov.au/bdm/index-search?action=purchaseImage

Hope this helps to start with.

Cheers,

Janet.

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Re: John O'Donnell Information
« Reply #2 on: Wednesday 25 May 11 08:12 BST (UK) »
Children of Elvira/Elvina Alice Bollom and Henry John Dawson:

Mabel Dawson born 1892, Northcote, Reg#16191.
Josephine O'Donnell Dawson born 1896, Richmond, Reg#30738.

Harkel, a suggestion, you might like to request that the moderator move your post to the Australia board (just click on report to moderator) - you will then have access to people with a variety of resources.

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Re: John O'Donnell Information
« Reply #3 on: Wednesday 25 May 11 08:19 BST (UK) »
Henry John Dawson (born Fitzroy) married in 1889, Edina Alice Bollom (born Ballarat).  Reg#4264. 

 

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Re: John O'Donnell Information
« Reply #4 on: Wednesday 25 May 11 08:33 BST (UK) »
Hi Janet,

Thank you so much for the information. You have certainly provided me with a solid start and your assistance is much appreciated.

As per your suggestion, I have requested the post be moved.

Warm regards,
harkel25.
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Re: John O'Donnell Information
« Reply #5 on: Wednesday 25 May 11 08:35 BST (UK) »
1914, Electoral Roll
John O'Donnell, musician at Edgar St Footscray
Elvina Alice, home duties at, Edgar St, Kingsville, Footscray


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Re: John O'Donnell Information
« Reply #6 on: Wednesday 25 May 11 08:38 BST (UK) »
From a poor online index


1956 Elvina's d.c. reference 19514 (ref number comes in handy if you are downloading certs, saves you around $Au)
Elvina Atlce Odonnell
at Warb, Victoria
at 87 years      (abt 1869(
Father :  George Sollom
Mother :  Julia Catterson

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Re: John O'Donnell Information
« Reply #7 on: Wednesday 25 May 11 08:41 BST (UK) »
1909 Electoral Roll
Elvine O'Donnell 41 Bedford St North Melbourne  home duties
John O'Donnell 41 Bedford St North Melbourne musician

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Re: John O'Donnell Information
« Reply #8 on: Wednesday 25 May 11 08:45 BST (UK) »
1949 Electoral Roll  Additional Entries list, so hand written by Returning Officer  (possibly indicating a recent change of address)

Elvina Alice O'Donnell, 100 Hazelthorne St Won (most likely Wonthagggi, Victoria) home duties

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