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Perthshire / Re: MacAra/McAra
« on: Saturday 12 February 11 18:54 GMT (UK) »
Neil and Matilda McAra are also relatives of mine. Their youngest son James (born in 1850 is my great great Grandfather).
I know that he and his mother and twin sister (Catherine) cam to the Australian gold fields on a boat called the Hougomont in 1866. But then moved to New Zealand to join the rush for gold at Gabriels Gully in Lawrence. James married Janet McCorkindale (of Lawrence) and they had 10 children before she died at aged 42. Catherine also married - Adam McCorkindale.
I do not know if any of the other siblings came to NZ with these three. Perhaps someone has some info they can add?
McAra still is not a common name here in NZ.
hope this helps fill in a few spots for someone.
Lisa
I know that he and his mother and twin sister (Catherine) cam to the Australian gold fields on a boat called the Hougomont in 1866. But then moved to New Zealand to join the rush for gold at Gabriels Gully in Lawrence. James married Janet McCorkindale (of Lawrence) and they had 10 children before she died at aged 42. Catherine also married - Adam McCorkindale.
I do not know if any of the other siblings came to NZ with these three. Perhaps someone has some info they can add?
McAra still is not a common name here in NZ.
hope this helps fill in a few spots for someone.
Lisa