John McGrath/Magrath - Tipperary
Hello,
It's a longshot, as John McGrath is a common name, but I'm seeking any informtion about my ancestor John McGrath from Tipperary.
This is what I know/summise:
Arrived in Australia (Sydney) in early 1840s – from Ballycahill?? Tipperary.
Ballycahill? is my best guess based on comparing the shipping record with the townland list for Tipperary, but maybe not?
Arrived, probably in 1841 on the ship Forth aged 21. His occupation is given as a farming labourer and his parents are Thomas McGrath and Mary Burke/Bourke? And he's a Roman Catholic.
Coincidentally, there were two John McGraths on this voyage and both were from Tipperary.
The second John’s occupation is as a tailor and he was also 21, from Clonoulty. His parents: James? Magrath/McGrath & Mary Flannery?
One of these Johns (I summise) - marries Theresa Bridget Callinan in 1845 Little Plains, Manaroo New South Wales
Has 7 children –
Thomas - b.1847 New South Wales
James Sydney – b. 1849 New South Wales
Patrick – b.1852 New South Wales
The family travels to Victoria, heading to the goldfields (I presume) first Ballarat, then later Beechworth.
Mary Veronica – b. 1854 Eureka (Ballarat) Victoria
John – b. 1856 Ballarat- dies 1857 - on the way from ballarat to Beechworth.
John William – b. 1858 Victoria
Joseph – b. 1860 Beechworth, Victoria - John lists his occupation as miner.
I can't find when or where John died which is a shame as a death certificate might have given me some clues about John's parents. As might a marriage certificate, but John's marriage certificate contains none of these details.
Any information or clues about where else to look would be greatly appreciated. Though I do understand it may not be possible to ever be absolute about John's origins.
Regards,
Kate
