Robert Matchett
- Born
- 1822-01-01 12:00:00
- Died
- 1877-12-01 12:00:00
- Gender
- Male
- Place of migration
- Migrated to/Born in Australia
Robert Matchett was born in Cloncore, Armagh in 1822 to parents Richard Matchett and Mary A ?. Robert married Mary Jane Carrick (unknown when or where). Robert was a labourer/ploughman/dairyman. Children of Robert & Mary Jane: Mary Jane Matchett at Tartaraghan Bapt Cloncore Armagh, May 6 1843; Robert Matchett in Cloncore Armagh (Tararaghan Baptism) 1847, died 1847; Richard Matchett in Cloncore Armagh, (Tartaraghan Baptism) 1849, died 1849; Susannah Matchett in Cloncore Armagh (Tartaraghan Baptism) 1851, died 1851; They left Ireland in 1852 and arrived in Australia aboard the ship 'Irene' with Mary Jane aged 9 and daughter Sarah born aboard the ship. Sarah Irene Matchett, born on ship Irene on voyage to Australia birth reg Morpeth, Newcastle, NSW Aug 18 1852; William Thomas Matchett born Waterloo Sydney Australia 1858. Robert died at Waterloo, NSW, Australia Dec 1 1877. Siblings unknown.
