James parents were Thomas & Catherine. He married Marcella Sherlock and in 1859 migrated to Australia will 4 children
Michael 7
Catherine 6
Patrick 4
John 2
Margaret born on voyage
The family came from Trim County Meath some of the children were born in Droheds County Louth.DNA suggests family came from Munster. Possible link to Limerick or Tipperary