Hi
I would be so greatful to anyone who can help me on my search for my Irish relatives. James Quinn was my Irish great great grandfather, he emmigrated as an "assisted Immigrant" to NSW Australia on the "Ida", arriving in Sydney on 18 January 1864. Any paperwork I've found in Australia states he is from from "near Michelstown" - I have found two James Quinn's around this time and in the area via the Griffiths Valuation - one listed in Mulberry Lane along with a Thomas and a John Quinn and another listed as in Glenduff. I have been unable to find anything at all further with regard to the names his parents and I have not been able to find a death certificate for him in Australia. James appears to have been illiterate or at least was unable to read and write in English - "his mark" X is made on all documentation we have found to date. His occupation is either "farmer" or "labourer". Any assistance with regard to my Irish ancestors or any Quinn's hailing from around the Mitchelstown area would be so very gratefully received.
Kind regards
Nadine Quinn
Newcastle, NSW, Australia
Monday 9th Feb 2015, 10:42PM
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On the rootsireland website there are baptisms for three James Quin in Mitchelstown between 1839 and 1847.
I can send the detail if you like.
maria.smyth