References
Looking for information on James Regan, my g'grandfather, born in Tipperary - maybe Nenagh. Migrated to Victoria, Australia.
From Marriage Certificate:
September 24th., 1886 (Echuca, Victoria)
James Regan Bachelor Birthplace Co. Tipperary, Ireland occupation: Labourer
Age 31 years usual place of residence Beechworth (Victoria)
Parents Michael Regan (farmer) & Julia Carroll
married
Elizabeth Teresa Cleary Spinster birthplace near Melbourne, Victoria occupation: school teacher
Age 19 years usual place of residence Beechworth (Victoria)
Parents Michael Cleary (contractor) & Anne Langan
witnesses Michael Cleary Mary Anne Cleary (probably Elizabeth’s sister)
also notes that there was written consent of Michael Cleary, father of the bride.
James’ Death Certificate
June 27th., 1927, Kyneton District Hospital, Kyneton, Victoria
James Regan labourer
Parents unknown
Where born Nenagh, Ireland lived in Victoria 63 years Married Echuca age 31 years to Elizabeth Cleary
children listed: Elizabeth, Mary, William (my maternal grand-father) John Michael, Margaret, Frank, Richard James, Thomas, Dennis, Kathleen, Joseph
A family story told by my uncle is that James was one of 12 sons - half emigrated to the USA & half to Australia. I have no evidence of any of this as haven’t found any other siblings for James (either in Australia or USA) yet. Nor have I found an obituary or any other information on James.
| Additional Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1st Jan 1845 (circa) | |
| Date of Death | 1st Jan 1927 | |
| Father (First Name/s and Surname) | Michael Regan | |
| Mother (First Name/s and Maiden) | Julia Carroll | |
| Spouse (First Name/s and Maiden/Surname) | Elizabeth Teresa Cleary | |
| Names of Children | Elizabeth, Mary, William (my maternal grand-father) John Michael, Margaret, Frank, Richard James, Thomas, Dennis, Kathleen, Joseph | |
