My wife's 2 Great grandparents appear to have come to NSW Australia from Ireland in the 1850s with a son William Bede Moloney born her in 1860. Both parents are listed on William's marriage certificate in 1886 with John's occupation being a Policeman. Many men came to NSW under a scheme to increase the numbers of police there so he may have been one in Ireland. Have a possible birth date for John of 1830.
Seeking any information about this couple
Hello there,
It seems likely that John Moloney is my ancestor. My great Grandfather was William Bede Moloney born in 1860.His father was a police officer and I have the police baton that has been handed down from William, to his son Edward, and from Edward to my father Ronald, then to me. In fact, that would mean your wife and I are related.
My understanding is that originally my ancestor came from Galway/County Claire area.
Can we chat?
Jasper
William Bede Moloney was also my Great Grandfather .. According to his Birth Cert , his father John was 32 (therefore born 1828) and a Policeman, born in County Galway.
A search of NSW Police Records shows he was appointed in 1858 , born in 1830 so slightly conflicting birth dates.Ptd8 has a birth date of 1830 - this possibly came from WBM's marriage cert ?
I can find no record of their immigration to Australia as yet , but still trying. Trying to find John's history (parents etc) proving difficult as well.(also as his wife Anne O'Mara's parentage).
Any help appreciated. If I can find any further info I'll post it .
John