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William Purdon

William Purdon

Born
1 Jan 1837
Died
1 Jan 1906
Gender
Male
Place of migration
Migrated to/Born in Australia

William, 1837-1906 - eldest son of William & Eliza.
RIC records show him in 1860. A later note reads 'to aust'.
William made recce voyage in 1858, arriving Oz 21 Oct, on the Golconda.
He returned ... (see below).

He returned on the Northumberland in 1862 bringing two sisters, Alicia and Matilda, arriving Oz 12 Nov.
Alicia had married George Murray in Clare in 1858.  GM is presumed to have preceded the party to Oz, as he sponsored them.

Sister Matilda promptly sponsored Henry Townshend Govers, and, as promptly, married him on his arrival.

William Purdon settled in the Bathurst region of NSW, as did most of the family members. He married Jane Millar in OZ.

Associated communities

Clare

County Clare, or An Clár in Irish, is located in the mid-west region of Ireland.  Clare is known for its beautiful scenery and we are home to the famous Burren and Cliffs of Moher.  We have a population of approximately 117,196.  We look forward to helping  you connect with your ancestors’ place of origin.

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Timeline events in this community

  • 1830s

    INAGH and DYSERT in 1837

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  • 1910s

    Grandfather played for County Clare

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    30 Sept 1916

  • 1910s

    1917 All Ireland Senior Gaelic Football Final

    9 Dec 1917

  • 1830s

    Ennis 1832 - Cholera

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    16 Aug 1832