John Maragh

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Paul Reid on 13th October 2019

John MARAGH (b. 1817, d. 20 Feb 1851) John MARAGH was born 1817 in Co Clare Ireland, and died 20 Feb 1851 in East Kempsey NSW 34 years. He was drowned trying to swim the Macleay River while it was in Flood.He married Ann McGIFF on 19 Sep 1842 in St Thomas Church of England Port Macquarie, daughter of Christopher McGIFF and Catherine MALONEY. Ann arrived as a free settler on an immigrant ship in 1837 - newspaper article below with her story. Includes NotesNotes for John MARAGH: CONVICT CONVICTION In the Townland of Thomastown Barony of Carberry County of Kildare at 7am on 05/03/1838 John MARAGH was apprehended taking a cow from the yard of Timothy FORAN.He was bought before the Court of Petty Sessions who sent him to Naas Gaol to stand trial. He was tried on 24 March 1838 and was sentenced to 10 Years for the crime 'stealing a heifer' and arrived in Australia on 22 August 1838. CONVICT BOUND INDENT for the "Westmoreland" 2 No. 38/681John MARAGHAge: 21 YEARSEducation: Reads and writes Religion: Roman CatholicSingleNative Place: Co ClareCalling: Indoor servant Crime: Cow stealingPlace of Trial: KildareDate: 20 March 1838Sentence: 10 years no former convictionHeight: 5 feet 4 and three quarter inchesComplextion: Ruddy Hair: Dark brownEyes: BrownMarks: Scar on left elbow hairy mole on right cheek, two small moles on left cheek, scar on back of little finger of the left hand. The Ship 'Westmoreland 2' Built Lynn 1832. 2nd voyage as a convict transport.Left Dublin 27/4/1838, arrived Sydney on 22/8/1838 taking 117 days.Route taken Dublin, Kingston, Java then Sydney.Master: John BRIGSTOCK;Surgeon Superintendent: George McCLURE.Cargo 213 convicts and stores.254 embarked, 37 re-landed, 4males died with only 213 landed. The Colony 22/8/1838 sent to Port Macquarie 1824 John and Ann settled at Kalateena and he worked as an overseer. 8/9/1843 Ticket of Leave No. 42/2138 1845 John worked for Herbert SALWAY Macleay River and Charles DUCAT at Warrell Creek Station. 1848 Certificate of Freedom Granted exactly 10 years from offence.However John was free to be employed for his own benefit and to acquire land as a 'Ticket of Leaver' 20/11/1849 Sent to Port Macquarie Bench Research books: 'Valley of the macleay' by Marie H NEIL Note John & Anne's children were baptised under several spellings Maragh, Meara, Marra.The boys in adult life were known as O'Meara putting even further distance between them and the name Maragh. (Medical):Inquest 1851Reel 190 19/3/1851 No. 5851, Place: Macleay River, Date of Death: 20 February, Name: John MAHER, Presiding: J WARNE JP, Date of Inquest: 19 March 1851, Verdict: Accidentally drowned (Intemperance) More About John MARAGH: Occupation: Servant Indoor;Labourer;Overseer. Record Change: 25 Nov 2007 Religion: Catholic. Residence: Nenagh Co Tipperary. More About John MARAGH and Ann McGIFF: Marriage: 19 Sep 1842, St Thomas Church of England Port Macquarie. Record Change: 25 Nov 2007 Children of John MARAGH and Ann McGIFF are: +William MARAGH, b. 03 Apr 1842, Port Macquarie, d. 16 Sep 1930, Kempsey NSW 88 years. +Mary MARRA, b. 03 Nov 1844, Yarravel Macleay River, d. 23 Jul 1919, Comara Kempsey. +Sarah MARRA-O'MEARA-MARAGH, b. 10 Oct 1846, Kalateena Macleay River NSW, d. 22 Nov 1932, Macleay District Hospital Kempsey 86 years. +John MEARA, b. 08 Jun 1850, Fifth Day Creek Macleay River, d. date unknown Macleay Chronicle (Kempsey, NSW : 1899 - 1952), Wednesday 23 June 1915, page 4 DEATH OF MRS. BANNERMAN, SEN. Sunday last at the residence -of her son, Alderman Win. O'Mearn, there passed away to rost the oldest inhabitant of the Macleny Rivor, Mrs. A. Bannerman, son., in her one hundred and first year. Deceased, whoi was well: known 'and held in high respect throughout tho district, was in full possession of all her facuities until a few days back, and had stout heart enough to run another century. She was born in County Westmcath, Ireland, on Christmas morn, 1814, and came to New South 'Wales in the third emigrant ship, the Hanging Mary Ann, commanded by Capt. Kingston, arriving in' Sydney December, 1837. Her first colonial experience in this district was at Warroll Creek, ^whero blacks at times were so numerous and treacherous' that a trip t° the well- for a bucket of water required 'two'arme'3 men for escort. After a short time there tho late Mrs. Bannerman, then Miss McGiff, was., married to her first husband, Mr. John O'.Meara, and resided with him at Kalateena till 1851, in which year he was drowned, swimming the river from' East Kempsey. With her second husband, who died in 1878, she kept the East Kempsey hotel foi many years, and later purchased ' Gordonbrnok ' Sherwood, where she resided until four years ago, wlien sne gave up active housekeeping, and came, to dwell with her' Bon' in' West. The children -of her first marriage wero A'd W. O'Meara, Kompsoy, Mr. John O'Mearn, Tani worth, Mrs. George Wilson, ' 'Moonebah,' and Mrs, W. Supple, Conmriv ; while those of her second were Messrs. Angus, Harry, and Arthur. Bannerman, Mrs. Mooro, Moparabah, Mrs. A. Hourignn, Wabra, Mrs. Joseph Simon, Dungay Creek, and Mrs. Geo. Fitzgerald, Givcn-hill. Besides these hor descendants number 68 grandchildren, 119 great grandchildren, and 4 great grant grandchildren. The funeral, largely attended and under conduct of Mr. Jos. T. Walker, took place on Tuesday afternoon, proceeding from West Kempsey E. ? C. Church to West Kempsey cemetery, the carriers bning Messrs. Geo. Wheeldon, W. Mainey, R. Laney, and J. Dunn ; the pallbearers, M--s-is. W. G. Trees, J. Booth, W. E-iser, and John Hand ; and the officiating clergyman, tho Rev. Father Fillodeau. Macleay Chronicle (Kempsey, NSW : 1899 - 1952), Wednesday 23 November 1932, page 4 Mrs. Sarah Wilson A fine old pioneer lady passed away on Tuesday morning in the person of Mrs. Sarah Wilson, wife of the late Mr. George Wilson, of Moonebah. The deceased lady, aged 86 years, was born at Kalateenee in 1846, being a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John O'Meara. Her father was drowned in a flood on the Upper Mac leay when she was but a child, and her mother later on married the late Mr. A. Bannerman. Mr. John O'Meara, of West Kempsey, is a brother; and Mrs. Kate Fitzgerald, of Greenhill, and Mrs. M. Hourigan, of Willawarrin are sisters. One sister (Mrs. M. Moore) and one brother (Mr. William O'Meara) predeceased her. Messrs. Angus, Arthur, and Harry Bannerman are stepbrothers, and Mrs. J. Simon, of Dondingalong, a step-sister. Three sons and six daughters survive, the former being Messrs. Frank Wilson, Bellbrook, Arthur Wilson, Bowraville. and Fred. Wilson Moonebah; while the daugh ters are Mrs. J. Dyson, Kempsey; Mrs. Kane, Queensland; Mrs. Cole man, Armidale; Mrs. J. Hand, Kemp sey; Mrs. P. Kerr Greenhill; and Mrs. P. Hudson, Tennessee: One son (Mr. W. Wilson) and one daugh ter (Mrs. Stevenson) pre-deceased her. The late Mrs. Wilson, who spent practically the whole of her married life at Moonebah, was en dowed with every gracious gift of splendid motherhood. Keen and capable in her home life, she was generous, thoughtful and kindly to all who came in contact with her. With her husband she reared a sturdy and respected family, and her passing is deeply regretted by the elder gener ation of Macleay folk. The funeral, under conduct of Mr. Jos. T. Walker, will take place to-day to West Kemp sey Church of England Cemetery, leaving All Saints' Church at 12.30 p.m. after an address by Archdeacon Tress, who will also officiate at the graveside. Much sympathy is ex tended the bereaved family.