Scollen

Sisters Ann and Elizabeth Scollen, arrived New South Wales, on 26th January 1864 aboard the "Sirocco"

The girls, daughters of Edward and Ellen Scollen, were from Kesh.

According to shipping records Ann was born about 1842 and Elizabeth 1844. They were sponsored by Alexander Duffy, originally from Kesh but then living at Conjola N.S.W.

Elizabeth, my GGrandmother, married Patrick Egan in 1865, Ann married John Connolly in 1869. The sisters, with their families settled at Conjola where they farmed.

A friend located baptism records for a Charles Scollen 1841 and Eleanor/Ellen 1842. Father isEdward. No mother listed.

Any information about the sisters and their family in Ireland is most welcome.

Maureen