John McNamara of Gort, sergeant in the 32nd regiment

John McNamara was born about 1789 in the town of Gort, Parish of Kiltartan. He enlisted in the 32nd Regiment of Foot at Dublin in March 1809.  He was discharged in June 1829 (a sergeant), suffering from TB. He gave his occupation as clerk. His discharge refers to him being on detachment at Maryborough prior to his discharge. He was discharged at Dublin, but it is unknown whether he returned to Gort following his discharge.

John married Ann Miller (possibly born about 1786, place unknown) and they had a daughter Sarah, thought to have been born about 1808 or 1809. Sarah’s death certificate (in New South Wales, Australia) states her birthplace only as Connaught. Sarah married Robert Tighe of the 28th Regiment in Corfu in 1825 when both the 28th and 32nd regiments were deployed in the Ionian Islands.  

John McNamara died between 1829 and 1835, as his widow Ann emigrated to Australia with her daughter and son-in-law, in September 1835.

I would be interested in hearing from anyone who might have some information about John McNamara or Ann Miller

thanks, Louise