Hi - I am loosely connected to the Davoren family via Michael's brother James (born c1839) who came out to Australia with his mother Bridget and other siblings.  He married Catherine CANNY in 1866 in South Australia.  They had two daughters Mary and Delia. Delia married 1908 to James CONNOLLY/ CONNELLY and it stated that her father James was deceased.

The last reference I can find for James is 1872 in South Australia when he was goaled for a forged cheque.

Do you have any more information about James as I have not been able to find his death or burial in South Australia, New South Wales or Victoria (Australia).

Thanks

Donna

Hi Donna,

I have  reference to James dying in 1874.  As well I have a reference to him being released from jail after serving his time for the forged cheque.

Did you see the account of the trip of some of the family members coming out on the Dirigo in the Ancestor database?

Cheers,

Adrian

Hi Adrian

Thank you for your reply. I did see the facinating story about the Dirigo journey.

I will now focus my research on 1874 as the year of death for James; which ties in very close to the end of his time in goal for using a forged cheque for the second time (once as a Davern in 1868 and once as a Davoren in 1872).  

All the best

Donna