William John "Twin 1" LAY was born in 1886 in Wentworth NSW.¹⁰⁸⁵ Parents: Living and Esther Sophia HARRIS (LAY)-1772.

William Ronald LEARY¹⁰⁸⁶ was born on 24 July 1921 in Peak Hill NSW. He died on 14 August 1978 at the age of 57 in Peak Hill NSW. He was buried after 14 August 1978 in Peak Hill NSW. Grave : Peak Hill [Photo] Parents: Owen Michael & Mary Golding

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living.

Frederick George LEDWIDGE¹⁰⁸⁷ was born on 5 May 1924 in Hay NSW. He served in the military Air Force (RAAF) between 1939 and 1944. He died on 19 March 1994 at the age of 69 in Hay NSW.¹⁰⁸⁸ Frederick was buried after 19 March 1994 in Hay NSW. Grave : RC [Photo] Father Edward William, Mother Jane

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living.

Florence Amelia "Flo" LEE (KERIN)¹⁰⁸⁹ was born about 1912 in Broken Hill NSW - probably. She died on 12 December 2004 at the age of 92 in Broken Hill NSW - Centenary Nursing home.¹⁰⁹⁰ She was buried on 15 December 2004 in Broken Hill NSW. Grave : Broken Hill - METH OBA 1 16 1¹⁰⁹¹ Parents: .

Spouse: Ronald Matthias KERIN-633. Florence Amelia "Flo" LEE (KERIN) and Ronald Matthias KERIN were married in 1936 in Broken Hill NSW.^982,983 Children were: Roger Thomas KERIN-849.

Albert LEES was born about 1890 in Unknown.

Spouse: Grace WALKER (NEE UNKN)-5416. Grace WALKER (NEE UNKN) and Albert LEES were married about 1913 in Unknown. Children were: Noel Albert LEES-994.

Noel Albert LEES was born in Broken Hill NSW. The story of Noel Lees is a most interesting reflection of the times. When he was about 18 and required a birth certificate he discovered that he had been adopted into the Lees family, and that his real name was Walker.
Apparently his mother had died when he was very young and his father was unable to manage the family so Noel was adopted to relatives. He was born in Victoria but lived in Broken Hill until he moved to Adelaide. He died on 30 January 1993 in Adelaide SA. He was buried after 30 January 1993 in Adelaide - Mitcham.¹⁰⁹² Grave : Centennial Park [ Cremated] [ No Details of internment] Parents: Albert LEES-5415 and Grace WALKER (NEE UNKN)-5416.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living.

LEUTNER was born about 1880.

Spouse: Annie May WILLIAMS (LEUTNER) (KNEVITT)-4736. Annie May WILLIAMS (LEUTNER) (KNEVITT) and LEUTNER were married in 1905 in Broken Hill.¹⁰⁹³ Information provided by Peter Knevitt who also has a copy of the marriage certificate - Dec 2010

Mary MAC CUISH (MCDONALD)³⁰ was born in 1818 in UK - Scotland - Nth Uist - Oronsay. She died in 1875 at the age of 57 in UK - Scotland - Loch Euphort, North Uist. She was buried in 1875 in UK - Scotland - Loch Euphort, North Uist. Parents: .

Spouse: Alex (Mac Mhurchaidh Ruairdh) MCDONALD-68. Mary MAC CUISH (MCDONALD) and Alex (Mac Mhurchaidh Ruairdh) MCDONALD were married in 1842 in UK - Scotland - Old Solas. Children were: Donald MCDONALD-730, Marion MCDONALD-731, Roderick MCDONALD-732, Mary MCDONALD (FERGUSON)-733, Angus MCDONALD-734, Effie MCDONALD-735.

Alex MAC RURY³⁰ was born in 1822 in UK - Scotland. He died in 1910 at the age of 88 in UK - Scotland - Old Solas, Nth Uist. He was buried in 1910 in UK - Scotland - Old Solas, Nth Uist. Parents: .

Spouse: Margaret MCDONALD CROFT(MAC R-727. Margaret MCDONALD CROFT(MAC R and Alex MAC RURY were married in UK - Scotland - probably.

Margaret MACLEAN (MCDONALD)³⁰ was born about 1843 in UK - Scotland - probably. She died before 1943 at the age of 100 in UK- Scotland probably. Parents: .

Spouse: Donald MCDONALD-730. Margaret MACLEAN (MCDONALD) and Donald MCDONALD were married in unknown place / date.

Marian ""Mary Ann?""McGann"??" MAGAN (KERIN)³⁰ was born about 1820 in IRELAND - County Clare - assumed.¹⁰⁹⁴ Given the lack of literacy the spelling and pronounciation frequently relied upon the interpretation of the listener. One source suggests that 'Patrick ' to some ears sounded like "Partridge" . Mary Ann ... Marian .... Magan .... McGann etc.

In 1867 Eliza Kearns 14 years travelled with a Mary Kearns 48 years to Adelaide upon the "Cantebury" departed Plymouth 2/10/1866 arrived Jan 1867. This is probably a coincidence but worth recording as possible assistance in "Kerin" search.
If Eliza / Elizabeth had her correct age on her marriage certificate then this would not be her ( age 20 in 1870). However the lack of numeracy might also be an issue. She died before 1920 at the age of 100 in IRELAND - County Clare - probably. Magan is a county Meath name, it is possible however that she was born in County Clare.
Her name may be Mary Ann or Marion - McGann. The information was probably conveyed orally. Parents: .

Spouse: Michael KERIN-507. Marian ""Mary Ann?""McGann"??" MAGAN (KERIN) and Michael KERIN were married about 1840 in IRELAND - County Clare - probably. 24/09/2007
We have always suspected that there would be more than two children to michael Kerin.
Recently it was revealed that a Mary Kerin married Patrick ODea at Kapunda in 1867. The full details of the marriage certificate are listed below.

No 299 of 1867 District of Light [ Kapunda Library Records ]

When Married May 8th 1867
Names & surnames of both parties Patrick ODea Mary Kerin
Age 24 20
Trade or Calling Labourer Spinster
Residence Pinkerton Plains Kapunda
Name & surnames of Father Connor ODea Michael Kerin
Church Presbytery Kapunda
In the Presence of: Patrick Kerin ( his mark) Labourer Greenock Creek
Bridget Maxwell* ( her mark ) Widow Kapunda

This marriage was solemnised between us Patrick O'dea
Mary Kerin (illiterate scrawl )

Official: Frederick Byrne [ probably Catholic Priest]

* Bridget Maxwell possible reference born c 1843 Ireland; arrived 1862 'Castle Eden' Bridget is possibly Bridget Flanagan b abt 1836 (father Patrick). She appears to have married Peter Maxwell aged 24 ( father Patrick) 4/7/1858 St Johns Kapunda. Peter Maxwell died at Bakers Flat Kapunda, 12/3/1866 aged 32 yrs. Ref 23/105 digger.
Bridget then appears to have married Michael Conway ( f Thomas) 27/6/1873, Presbytery Kapunda, when she was 36 yrs, as was Michael.
[ this included because a hoped for clue re Kerins ... ]

I have looked closely at the Kerin / Kain family at Kapunda and I cannot see any way that Mary Kerin is related directly. The fack that Patrick Kerin is a witness and Michael Kerin listed as her father, along with her birth date makes a strong case for her to be Patrick Thomas' & Elizabeth Kern ( m Fitzgerald) sister.
In response to letters I wrote to ODea's in SA a John ODea contacted me and said there was a family anecdote that Patrick Kerin was coming to Australia with an older sister but she took ill. Mary took her place. There is no evidence for this but family stories have a habit of proving to be accurate.

Mary nee Kerin and Patrick ODea had eight children and lived around Stockport & Terowie. [ I taught at Stockport 1968 - 71 and Peterborough near Terowie 1972 - 78 ]
They were married 1867 but first recorded child was 1873.
Thomas 10/12/1873 Stockport
possible death record: 21/9/1958 Mt Pleasant res Tunkillo 75 yrs Bk 81 p 6122
John 13/9/1875 Stockport
d 12/2/1877 Nr Stockport Age 1 yr 5 mnth Bk 79 p 51
Catherine 7/9/1877 Stockport
Michael 19/8/1879 Stockport
possible death 25/9/1967 Caltowie Bk 31a P 4130
Margrat 24/3/1883 Stockport
d 10/9/1903 Terowie age 20 yrs Bk 296 p 472
Patrick 24/3/1883 Stockport
possbible death 15/6/1972 Berri 89 yrs Bk 167a p 4192 ( single)
Elizabeth 21/8/1885 Terowie
Daniel Joseph 14/7/1887 Terowie
married Gladys Corcoran 1/9/1920 Terowie
possible death 14/1/1960 58 yrs 'single' Trinity Gardens Bk 902 p 911

There are other references which need further research to check if they part of this family record. 24/09/2007
We have always suspected that there would be more than two children to michael Kerin.
Recently it was revealed that a Mary Kerin married Patrick ODea at Kapunda in 1867. The full details of the marriage certificate are listed below.

No 299 of 1867 District of Light [ Kapunda Library Records ]

When Married May 8th 1867
Names & surnames of both parties Patrick ODea Mary Kerin
Age 24 20
Trade or Calling Labourer Spinster
Residence Pinkerton Plains Kapunda
Name & surnames of Father Connor ODea Michael Kerin
Church Presbytery Kapunda
In the Presence of:

Patrick Kerin ( his mark) Labourer Greenock Creek
Bridget Maxwell* ( her mark ) Widow Kapunda

This marriage was solemnised between us

Patrick O'dea
Mary Kerin (illiterate scrawl )

Official: Frederick Byrne [ probably Catholic Priest]

* Bridget Maxwell possible reference born c 1843 Ireland; arrived 1862 'Castle Eden'

There are other references which need further research to check if they part of this family record.

Visit to Ireland 2008 Continuing the 'clutching at straws' ..... as County Clare is the 'home' of the Kerin name and Ballyvaughan the focus of the Kerin family, while in Ireland we spent most of one day in County Clare and a good part of that in Ballyvaughan.
While there I met with Paddy Kerin ( previously arranged). We didn't talk much about possible family connections but about Ireland in general and life in Ballyvaughan in the past. He was a most interesting fellow.
We also visited the local cemetery which contains headstone records of many Kerins.
Later we visited the Catholic Church. Unfortunately the priest was away but the plaque in the church revealed a connection to Australia. After the roof blew off donations were received from Australia towards its repair.
Many of the photos of the visit have been included in the Family section of Michael Kerin.
We also found two McGann graves which strengthens the possiblilty that Michael Kerin was married to Mary Ann McGann; but, that is pure supposition.

Children were: Patrick Thomas KERIN-12, Elizabeth Ann "Elisa / Eliza" KERIN (FITZGERALD)-768.

John Gerard MAHER¹⁰⁹⁵ was born on 9 July 1921 in Wodonga Vic. [Father: Martin John Maher
Mother: Elsie Theresa Rowley] He died on 22 June 1985 at the age of 63 in Wodonga Vic - probably. He was buried about 22 June 1985 in Wodonga Vic.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living.

Shiela Mary MAHER (NIEMANN) was born on 29 June 1910 in unknown place. She died on 27 June 1964 at the age of 53 in Vic - possibly. She was buried after 27 June 1964 in Vic - possibly.

Spouse: Frederick Raymond "Ray" NIEMANN-2401. Shiela Mary MAHER (NIEMANN) and Frederick Raymond "Ray" NIEMANN were married on 12 March 1951 in unknown place. Children were: Living.

Stephen Ryan MANGAN¹⁰⁹⁶ was born on 18 December 1986 in Mildura Vic - probably. He died on 29 July 1987 at the age of 0 in Merbein Vic - probably. He was buried after 29 July 1987 in Merbein Vic.¹⁰⁹⁶ Grave : Lawn 246 [Photo] Parents: Living and Living.

Mary Harriet MARR (PERKS)²⁰ was born in 1898 in Menindee NSW. [Father: James Jason (Hotel Keeper)
Mother: Harriett Griffiths] She died on 21 August 1941 at the age of 43 in Hay NSW - assumed. She was buried about 24 August 1941 in Hay NSW.³ Grave : Hay [Photo] Father: James Jason - Hotel Keeper; Mother Harriet Griffiths

Spouse: Herbert George PERKS-1153. Mary Harriet MARR (PERKS) and Herbert George PERKS were married on 26 November 1919. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Kenneth Alfred PERKS-1161, Living.

Thomas William MARRIOTT was born on 25 January 1921 in Wallaroo SA.¹⁷¹ He died on 25 June 1988 at the age of 67 in Salisbury SA probably.¹⁰⁹⁷ He was buried after 25 June 1988 in Salisbury Cemetery. Shamrocks to Wattle Nolan Family 1853-1998 p23

Parents: Living and Living.

Spouse: Shirley May CAINES (MARRIOTT)-277. Shirley May CAINES (MARRIOTT) and Thomas William MARRIOTT were married on 8 October 1942 in Adelaide SA. Children were: Living, Living, Living.

John Vincent Colin MATHESON was born about 1907 in SA possibly. He died before 2007 at the age of 100 in Unknown.

Spouse: Living.

Kirsty MATHESON³⁰ was born about 1810 in UK - Scotland - North Uist - probably. She died unknown date in UK - Scotland - North Uist - probably. She was buried unknown date in UK - Scotland - North Uist - probably. Parents: .

Spouse: Donald MCASKILL-841. Kirsty MATHESON and Donald MCASKILL were married in UK - Scotland - North Uist - probably. Children were: Margaret MCKASKILL (MCDONALD)-15.

Margaret Patterson MATSON ( ELLIOTT) was born on 11 June 1891 in SA - Reynella. Parents: Walter Matson & Isabella Watson Patterson. She died on 3 December 1944 at the age of 53 in Adelaide - Magill SA. She was buried after 3 December 1944 in Adelaide probably.

Spouse: Archibald Gordon ELLIOTT-4831. Margaret Patterson MATSON ( ELLIOTT) and Archibald Gordon ELLIOTT were married on 2 November 1911 in Adelaide SA. Children were: Jean Isabel ELLIOTT-5121, Archibald Gordon ELLIOTT-5122.

Frederick MATTERS was born in 1875 in Moonta SA - possibly. He died in 1895 at the age of 20 in Moonta SA - probably. He was buried in 1895 in Moonta SA. Parents: John MATTERS-4650 and Ellen LANGMEAD ( MATTERS )-4120.

John MATTERS was born in 1846. He died in 1933 at the age of 87 in Moonta SA probably. He was buried in 1933 in Moonta SA.

Spouse: Ellen LANGMEAD ( MATTERS )-4120. Ellen LANGMEAD ( MATTERS ) and John MATTERS were married about 1870. Children were: Frederick MATTERS-4651.

James Thomas MAY was born in 1850.¹⁰⁴¹ James was the son of Thomas Thomas. He died before 1950 at the age of 100 in unknown place. He was buried before 1950 in unknown place - probably not Moonta.

Spouse: Emma LANGMEAD (MAY)-4121. Emma LANGMEAD (MAY) and James Thomas MAY were married on 13 May 1879 in Moonta SA - Euko Mine.¹⁰⁴¹

Donald MCASKILL³⁰ was born about 1810 in UK - Scotland - North Uist - probably. He died unknown date in UK - Scotland - North Uist - probably. He was buried unknown date in UK - Scotland - North Uist - probably. Parents: .

Spouse: Kirsty MATHESON-842. Kirsty MATHESON and Donald MCASKILL were married in UK - Scotland - North Uist - probably. Children were: Margaret MCKASKILL (MCDONALD)-15.

Janine MCCARTHY was born on 9 January 1975 in Mildura Vic. She died on 9 January 1975 at the age of 0 in Mildura Vic. She was buried after 9 January 1975 in Merbein Vic. Parents: Living and Living.

Sandra MCCOLLOCH (MCPHIE) was born about 1764 in UK Scotland Ayrshire - probably. She died before 1864 at the age of 100 in UK Scotland Ayrshire - probably. She was buried in UK Scotland Ayrshire - probably.

Spouse: Alexander "McPhee" MCPHIE-5013. Sandra MCCOLLOCH (MCPHIE) and Alexander "McPhee" MCPHIE were married on 8 March 1782 in UK Scotland. Children were: James "McPhee" MCPHIE-5011.

Laurie MCCONCHIE was born in 1924 in unknown place. She died in 1936 at the age of 12 in unknown place. She was buried in 1936 in unknown place. Parents: Living and Living.

Brian James MCCORMICK¹⁰⁹⁸ was born on 29 December 1950 in Kyabram Vic. He died on 16 September 1996 at the age of 45 in Kyabram Vic - probably. He was buried in Kyabram Vic. Parents: Living and Living.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living, Living.

Henry Richard MCCOURT was born on 21 January 1904 in Broken Hill NSW.¹²⁸ He was a Builder. He served in the military Service No. 42442 Corporal / 1 Aircraft Depot between 1941 and 1945 in AUSTRALIA.¹⁰⁹⁹ Henry died on 15 June 2000 at the age of 96 in Buderim Qld - Buderim Private hospital. Grave : Buderim Qld Parents: William MCCOURT-4088 and Ada Elizabeth DORMAN (BROWN) (MCCOURT)-4031.

Spouse: Beatrice Ethel PASSINI (MCCOURT)-4476. Beatrice Ethel PASSINI (MCCOURT) and Henry Richard MCCOURT were married on 21 July 1926 in Essendon Vic - St Theresa's Catholic Church. Children were: Living, Living.

Thomas MCCOURT was born on 10 May 1839 in IRELAND - County Tyrone.³⁵¹ Thomas McCourt & Ellen Widdison had the following children. Apart from the eighth child William McCourt who is directly linked to the family they have not been entered as itemised individuals in the Niemann family tree. They are however of historical interest:
James McCourt b 1862 d 1946
Thomas McCourt b 1863 d 1932
Francis McCourt b 1867 d 1955
Frederick McCourt b 1867 d 1949
Arthur McCourt b 1870 d 1956
Patrick Albert McCourt b 1872
Reuben McCourt b 1874 d 1946
William McCourt b 1877 d 1949
John McCourt b 1879 d 1943
Henry McCourt b 1881 d 1942
Dennis McCourt b 1883
Mary Ellen McCourt b 1884 (m Henry Osborne)
Alphonsus McCourt b 1887 d 1925
Richard Joseph McCourt b 1889 d 1950
Bridget Ann McCourt b 1891 d 1965 (m John Sullivan)

What is remarkable about the above list is there doesn't appear to have been any infant deaths. Very unusual for this era. Most of the early born children lived to 'a ripe old age' as well.
It must have been fun sitting around the meal table with thirteen boys and two girls although the age spread probably meant they were rarely together as an entire family. Information courtesy of Kathy DiLeo. He died on 4 July 1922 at the age of 83 in Millicent SA. He was buried on 6 July 1922 in Millicent SA.¹¹⁰⁰ Grave : B Section Grave 69

Spouse: Ellen WIDDISON (MCCOURT)-4506. Ellen WIDDISON (MCCOURT) and Thomas MCCOURT were married on 2 April 1861 in Mt Barker SA - Catholic Church. Children were: William MCCOURT-4088.

William MCCOURT was born on 12 January 1877. Parents: Thomas McCourt & Ellen Widdison He was a Miner in Broken Hill NSW. He died in 1949 at the age of 72 in Kalgoolie WA.¹²⁸ William was buried in 1949 in Kalgoolie WA. Parents: Thomas MCCOURT-4505 and Ellen WIDDISON (MCCOURT)-4506.

Spouse: Ada Elizabeth DORMAN (BROWN) (MCCOURT)-4031. Ada Elizabeth DORMAN (BROWN) (MCCOURT) and William MCCOURT were married on 8 November 1907 in Semaphore SA - Methodist Parsonage. Children were: William Harley MCCOURT-4450, Henry Richard MCCOURT-4451.

William Harley MCCOURT was born on 14 March 1901 in Broken Hill NSW.¹²⁸ He served in the military Service No. NX8304 2/33 Battalion Private between 1939 and 1941 in AUSTRALIA.¹¹⁰¹ He died on 9 July 1973 at the age of 72 in Adelaide - North Adelaide. William was buried after 9 July 1973 in Adelaide Centennial Park.¹¹⁰² Grave : Check at Centennial Park Parents: William MCCOURT-4088 and Ada Elizabeth DORMAN (BROWN) (MCCOURT)-4031.

Donald MCCRAE was born on 25 January 1954 in Broken Hill NSW - possibly. He died on 21 October 1991 at the age of 37 in Broken Hill NSW. He was buried on 25 October 1991 in Broken Hill NSW. Grave : Gen 3 Row 22 Grave 17 [Photo] Parents: .

Spouse: Living.

Anthony Patrick MCCULLOCH⁵⁵ was born on 21 April 1948 in Dubbo NSW. He died on 31 December 1996 at the age of 48 in Sydney NSW - assumed. He was buried about 31 December 1996 in Sydney NSW - Macquarie Fields. (No records found on Cemetery Computer Oct 2005) Parents: Patrick Michael & Kathleen Clare MAYOH

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living.

Linda Lily MCDERMOTT (BERRY)⁷⁸ was born on 16 August 1901 in Deniliquin NSW.⁷⁸ [Father: Robert Edward McDermott
Mother: Julia Amy Gill m 28/11/1888 Deniliquin NSW] She died on 12 October 1951 at the age of 50 in Melbourne Vic - Caulfield 'Kathlyn Pte Hosp". She was buried on 15 October 1951 in Melbourne Vic - Springvale crematorium.¹¹⁰³ Grave : Remains scattered; Cremated 15/10/1951

Spouse: Victor Hugh BERRY-1207. Linda Lily MCDERMOTT (BERRY) and Victor Hugh BERRY were married on 23 August 1924 in Melbourne Vic - Footscray Presbyterian. Children were: Living.

Alex MCDONALD was born on 28 January 1911 in Broken Hill NSW. He died on 7 January 1974 at the age of 62 in 'Sandpar' Station NSW. He was buried after 7 January 1974. Grave : RC K1 Row 5 Grave 11 Parents: Allen MCDONALD-4312 and Margaret Mary "Peggy" FITZGERALD-4291.

Alex (Mac Mhurchaidh Ruairdh) MCDONALD was born in 1803 in UK - Scotland - Nth Uist - Sollas. He died in 1872 at the age of 69 in UK - Scotland - Loch Euphort, North Uist. He was buried in 1872 in UK - Scotland - Loch Euphort, North Uist. Information Source: Marie-jeanne Shaw.
'Croft History Nth Uist Vol 2' Bill Lawson Parents: Murdo (mac Ruairdh) MCDONALD CROFT-719 and Mary MUNRO-720.

Spouse: Living. Children were: James Snr MCDONALD-14.

Spouse: Mary MAC CUISH (MCDONALD)-729. Mary MAC CUISH (MCDONALD) and Alex (Mac Mhurchaidh Ruairdh) MCDONALD were married in 1842 in UK - Scotland - Old Solas. Children were: Donald MCDONALD-730, Marion MCDONALD-731, Roderick MCDONALD-732, Mary MCDONALD (FERGUSON)-733, Angus MCDONALD-734, Effie MCDONALD-735.

Allen MCDONALD was born on 2 June 1871 in Port Victor SA.¹¹⁰⁴ He served in the military 8th Bat Regiment 178, 4th Troop, B Squadron ( but never saw active service.) in 1901 in Boer War. See Family Document for Allen McDonald, for the full story. He was a miner in Broken Hill - Cobalt St. in 1903. Ray Keating has indicated that Allen Mcdonald was 'only ever a miner ' . I also had him listed as a Grazier on Glen Lyon Station. My source is unknown!
He was pensioned off after the 'Big Strike' in 1926 as he had dust on the lungs. [ for the uninitiated prior to regulations requiring mining companies to control dust underground, many miners contracted "Dust on the Lungs" which in the worst form was a (I believe) Silicosis. The silica dust caused all sorts of lung complications which led to the demise of many. I suspect my GGGrandfather Diedrich Conrad Niemann died in Bendigo of a similar cause. Allen died on 16 December 1950 at the age of 79 in Broken Hill NSW - 416 Cummins St (Home). He was buried after 16 December 1950 in Broken Hill NSW. Grave : Broken Hill (with son Allen) [Photo] Parents: James MCDONALD-4347 and Margaret KENNEDY (MCDONALD)-4348.

Spouse: Sarah SHEEDY (MCDONALD)-4372. Sarah SHEEDY (MCDONALD) and Allen MCDONALD were married on 14 April 1894 in Sydney NSW - Sacred Heart Church Darlinghurst. They lived 240 Forbes St. in Sydney NSW in 1894. Children were: Margaret Sarah MCDONALD (WRIGHT)-4379.

Spouse: Margaret Mary "Peggy" FITZGERALD-4291. Margaret Mary "Peggy" FITZGERALD and Allen MCDONALD were married on 29 August 1905 in Broken Hill NSW - Catholic Cathedral.⁴⁸⁴ Children were: Maud MCDONALD (DALBY)-4373, Jessie MCDONALD-4374, Allen "Sandy" MCDONALD-4375, Alex MCDONALD-4376, Mary MCDONALD (KEATING)-4343, Living, Catherine "Katie" MCDONALD-4377, Donald Edmond MCDONALD-4378.

Allen "Sandy" MCDONALD was born on 24 May 1908 in Adelaide SA. He died on 2 October 1947 at the age of 39 in Broken Hill NSW. He was buried after 2 October 1947 in Broken Hill NSW. Grave : Broken Hill (with son Allen) [Photo] Parents: Allen MCDONALD-4312 and Margaret Mary "Peggy" FITZGERALD-4291.

Angus MCDONALD³⁰ was born in 1852 in UK - Scotland - probably. He is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1952 in UK - Scotland - possibly Parents: Alex (Mac Mhurchaidh Ruairdh) MCDONALD-68 and Mary MAC CUISH (MCDONALD)-729.

Catherine "Katie" MCDONALD was born on 27 June 1919 in Broken Hill NSW. She died on 20 March 1938 at the age of 18 in Broken Hill NSW - District Hospital.¹¹⁰⁵ She was buried after 20 March 1938 in Broken Hill NSW. Grave : Broken Hill RC [Photo]¹¹⁰⁶ Parents: Allen MCDONALD-4312 and Margaret Mary "Peggy" FITZGERALD-4291.

Donald MCDONALD³⁰ was born in 1843 in UK - Scotland - Old Solas, Nth Uist. He died in 1913 at the age of 70 in UK - Scotland - Loch Euphort, North Uist. He was buried in 1913 in UK - Scotland - Loch Euphort, North Uist. Parents: Alex (Mac Mhurchaidh Ruairdh) MCDONALD-68 and Mary MAC CUISH (MCDONALD)-729.

Spouse: Margaret MACLEAN (MCDONALD)-736. Margaret MACLEAN (MCDONALD) and Donald MCDONALD were married in unknown place / date.

Donald Edmond MCDONALD was born on 27 August 1924 in Broken Hill NSW. Married Lurline Melva Greenwood, 26/4/1950, Broken Hill NSW. He died on 16 May 1999 at the age of 74 in Adelaide SA. He was buried after 16 May 1999 in Adelaide probably. Parents: Allen MCDONALD-4312 and Margaret Mary "Peggy" FITZGERALD-4291.

Edward William MCDONALD⁵⁶² was born in 1901 in Hamilton Vic. He was a Driver public works dep / station hand 1938. He died on 30 March 1973 at the age of 72 in Hay NSW.¹¹⁰⁷ Edward was buried about 30 March 1973 in Hay NSW. Grave : C of E L26 [Photo] Parents: .

Spouse: Clare GRIFFITHS (MCDONALD)-380. Clare GRIFFITHS (MCDONALD) and Edward William MCDONALD were married on 24 February 1938 in Hillston NSW. Children were: Living, Living, Living.

Effie MCDONALD³⁰ was born in 1856 in UK - Scotland - probably. She is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1956 in UK - Scotland - possibly Parents: Alex (Mac Mhurchaidh Ruairdh) MCDONALD-68 and Mary MAC CUISH (MCDONALD)-729.

Elizabeth MCDONALD³⁰ was born on 12 September 1877 at Between Burra & Clare - old road. in Gum Creek SA - near Clare SA.¹¹⁰⁸ Mother listed as Jeanet. She died on 11 January 1878 at the age of 0 in Gum Creek SA - near Clare SA.¹¹⁰⁹ She was buried on 12 January 1878 in Burra SA.^1110,1111 Grave : Grave 432 [Photo] Parents: James Snr MCDONALD-14 and Janet TAITE (MCDONALD)-493.

Hannah MCDONALD³⁰ was born on 10 September 1875 in Burra SA.¹¹¹² Mother listed as Jannett. She was a Housewife. She died on 6 August 1968 at the age of 92 in Adelaide SA - Semaphore.¹¹¹³ Actual dates may be incorrect : See Death source. Hannah was buried in Adelaide SA - Cheltenham Cemetery. No children: May be Hannah PEARL - see Death Source Parents: James Snr MCDONALD-14 and Janet TAITE (MCDONALD)-493.

James MCDONALD was born about 1826 in UK - Scotland - Fort William.¹¹¹⁴ He immigrated about 1841 to South Australia from UK - Scotland. He died on 6 June 1913 at the age of 87 in Adelaide - Stepney St, Stepney.^1115,1116 James was buried after 6 June 1913 in Adelaide SA - West Terrace Cem.. Grave : Adelaide West Tce Cemetery Catholic Western Ground ( alongside daughter Frances A Martin)

Spouse: Margaret KENNEDY (MCDONALD)-4348. Margaret KENNEDY (MCDONALD) and James MCDONALD were married on 15 December 1852 in Mt Barker SA.⁸⁸⁴ Children were: Frances Alice MCDONALD (MARTIN)-4527, Allen MCDONALD-4312.

James MCDONALD³⁰ was born on 22 August 1872 in Camels Hump - Burra SA - Nr Kooringa.¹¹¹⁷ He was educated (2nd time) in March 1885 in Leighton Public School. He was educated (enrolled twice) from about 1878 to 1883 in Leighton Public School. James was a Publican Kooringa Hotel, Burra SA. He died on 4 April 1921 at the age of 48 in Adelaide SA - private hospital. He was buried in 1921 in Adelaide SA - Cheltenham Cem.¹¹¹⁸ Parents: James Snr MCDONALD-14 and Janet TAITE (MCDONALD)-493.

James Snr MCDONALD was born in 1834 in UK - Scotland - North Uist. He was a Shepherd, boundary rider at Hanson. in Burra SA - District. Hill River Station was a significant place. There were 388 births there before the end of the 19th Century. He died on 24 January 1914 at the age of 80 in Burra SA - Kooringa. James was buried on 26 January 1914 in Burra SA.^1119,1120 Grave : Grave No 2570 [Photo] 'Croft history Isle of Nth Uist' Vol 2 Bill Lawson

Extract from the Hercules
When I reached the 'Hercules', I found that James McDonald had been
discovered. His object in secreting himself was his attachment to a young
woman named Margaret McAskill (Euphemia Kerin's mother). to prevent her
proceeding without him, he had declared, in the presence of witnesses that she
was his wife - a legal form of marriage, according to the law in Scotland. As
however, he had thought proper to disregard the established rules, and several
young men from the Perth settlement, the district in Uist to which he
belonged, had threatened me when I had visited the island that they would
prevent the emigration of some of the families I had approved, if they were
not taken, I considered it my duty to show McDonald and his countrymen that
they would not therefore caused him to be delivered into the custody of the
police, and taken before the sherrif, who convicted him under the 15th clause
of the passenger act , in the mitigated penalty of one pound or fourteen days
imprisonment . After being in custody five days, the fine paid to the
Procurator-Fiscal, by subscription amongst the emigrants, he was discharged.

McDonald having cohabited with Margaret McAskill on board 'Hercules' during
my absence in Skye, before he was discovered, I could not have suffered to
proceed without him; and as the whole family consisting of eight adults, might
have refused to go without her and the 'Hercules' would in that case have been
short of her legal complement.I considered it better , having carried out the
law, to allow them to accompany their friends, as the Rev McTavish has
promised to solemnize the marriage according to the rites of the Church of
Scotland. On Wednesday Dr. Carey reported to me that Ann McAskill daughter of
Donald McAskill was pregnant. She was therefore landed and supplied by Sir
John McNeil with the means of returning to Uist where she had a married sister.

Having finished all the necessary arrangements on Saturday Captain Baynton
determined to proceed to sea on Sunday morning. I went on board at eight
o'clock. The first intelligence I received was that a man named Myles
Mackinnon had been found dead in his berth. Not withstanding, Captain Baynton
determined to put to sea unless the law of Scotland requires an inquest. I
returned to the shore , and found an inquest was not necessary . I again went
on board, the steamer came alongside the mortal remains of poor Mackinnon was
sewed up in a hammock covered with the Union Jack and lowered to the deck of
the steamer.Donald Mackinnon who was ill with fever , caused by exposure
during the passage from Skye, was also unshipped. The anchor was then weighed
and the ship was towed out of the harbour. At one o'clock the steamer cast off
and the 'Hercules' stood out to sea, having on board 736 emigrants of all ages
equal to 619 1/2 statute adults, of whom 415 are to be landed in Adelaide
and 341 at Melbourne.
On Monday I saw the remains of Myles Mackinnon decently interred, I returned
to Glascow with Donald Mackinnon on Thursday, and reached Liverpool on Sunday
afternoon by the 'Camilla' in company with him and saw him safely on board the
'British Queen' on his way to Victoria.

Parents: Alex (Mac Mhurchaidh Ruairdh) MCDONALD-68 and Living.

Spouse: Margaret MCKASKILL (MCDONALD)-15. Margaret MCKASKILL (MCDONALD) and James Snr MCDONALD were married on 1 December 1852 in on board the 'Hercules'. Emigration on the 'Hercules' (See also the story on James Mcdonald )
As a result of poor economic conditions in Scotland and many farm labourers heading for the goldfields in Australia the 'Highlander Island Immigration Society' [patron Prince Albert] was formed to provide labour for South Australian farmers.
It was funded by fund raising bazarrs, Australian landlords, and the Sa & Vic. governments. The emmigrants themselves signed promissory notes.
In all 5000 migrants came to SA & Victoria under this scheme. The ships used were the 'Medina', 'Hercules' ( 74 gun warship) 'Royal Albert and at least one other.
There were numerous deaths on these journeys.
[Further information is provided in the Book 'Hercules'] Children were: 'Euphemia' Mary MCDONALD (KERIN)-13, Murdoch Alexander MCDONALD-490, Christina MCDONALD (KNEVITT) (GENTLE)(ATTRILL)-489, Jessie MCDONALD (OWENS)-491.

Spouse: Effie MORRISON (MCDONALD)-492. Effie MORRISON (MCDONALD) and James Snr MCDONALD were married on 14 November 1865.

Spouse: Janet TAITE (MCDONALD)-493. Janet TAITE (MCDONALD) and James Snr MCDONALD were married on 14 May 1867. Children were: John MCDONALD-494, William MCDONALD-495, Margaret MCDONALD (EDDY)-496, James MCDONALD-497, Mary MCDONALD (MCGRODER)-498, Hannah MCDONALD-499, Elizabeth MCDONALD-500.

Jessie MCDONALD was born about May 1907 in Broken Hill NSW. She died on 31 July 1907 at the age of 0 in Broken Hill NSW - Wolfram Lane.¹¹²¹ She was buried after 31 July 1907 in Broken Hill NSW - assumed. Grave : Broken Hill Parents: Allen MCDONALD-4312 and Margaret Mary "Peggy" FITZGERALD-4291.