James Henry Warner (b 1841 Mitchelstown) - searching for family
James Henry Warner (3 May 1841 – 1912) born to Catherine Williams and John Warner in Mitchelstown, Cork. James is believed to be a younger son.
At the age of twenty-three James sought a character reference from the Reverend John A Bolster (believed to be his uncle) and paid his own passage to Australia. James is educated, being able to read and write which is noted in his immigration record. The most likely immigration record is one for a passenger on the ship Champion of the Seas … James Worner Irish about 24 years – arrived 17 Nov 1864 Melbourne, Victoria departed from Liverpool.
The reference from the Reverend John A Bolster, describes James ... as a parishioner of mine whom I hold in high esteem. His family are most respectable and I really do not know a better conducted or more acceptable young man. The reference is written from Wood Hill, Cork.
It was originally thought that James came immediately to Queensland as recorded on his death certificate, however this is contradicted by several documents referring to his early years as a miner in Daylesford, Victoria. It’s unlikely that James made his fortune on the Victorian goldfields and after four years James settled in Queensland and established a successful police career from June 1868.
The attached pic is stamped/embossed Cork in the bottom right hand corner so assumed the picture was taken as James was leaving for Australia.
Interested in connecting with Warner descendants, piecing together James immediate family if possible, verifying if the Rev John Bolster was James’ uncle. Any help appreciated and thank you.
Peta