He died on 03 Nov 1854 in Geelong.
He was the son of Patrick HOLLIGAN and Joanne McLEAN.
His brother Michael HOLLIGAN, born in County Carlow Ireland also travelled to Australia with his wife and children as assisted immigrants. This HOLLIGAN family established itself in the Horsham VIC area. Michael and his family arrived in August 1854 (3 months prior to John's death) and, since they had been seperated for more than 10 years, I hope they met again at least 1 last time.
John married Esther CARROLL in Nov 1843 in County Cork, Ireland.
Esther was born about 1819 in Carlow, County Carlow, Ireland;
She died in 1896 in Geelong aged 77.
She was the daughter of John CARROLL and her mothers details are unknown.
John and Esther HOLLIGAN arrived together in April 1844 on the ship 'Sea Queen' as assisted immigrants. The Sea Queen was a barque that travelled between London and Port Phillip.
From the Sea Queen passenger Bounty List
HALLIGAN, John, 26, Carlow, Roman Catholic, could read and write, calling is recorded as a labourer.
HALLIGAN, Esther, 24, Carlow, Roman Catholic, read only, calling is recorded as wife.
From the 1851 Port Phillip Directory (Geelong District), John was employed as a laborer and lived in Moorabool Street, Geelong.
From John's death certificate details, on 3 November 1854 John died during a leg amputation. He resided in McKillop Street Geelong and was 11 years in the colony.
John and Esthers marriage produced the following children.
Anne HOLLIGAN, born 1844 in Melbourne.
Mary HOLLIGAN, born 1847 in Geelong.
Michael HOLLIGAN, born 1849 in Geelong and died 1908 in Geelong. He married Mary Catherine McGARITY in Geelong in 1873. She died 1906 in Geelong.
Johanna HOLLIGAN, born 1850 in Geelong and died 1855 aged 5.
John HOLLIGAN, born 1852 in Geelong and died 1863 in Geelong aged 11.
Elizabeth HOLLIGAN, born 11 Dec 1854 in Geelong.
Ellen Agnes HOLLIGAN born 1845.
Burial records from the Geelong Eastern Cemetery
Plot location RCHS*2***32
Name Date of service
Holligan John 3/11/1854
Holligan Esther 9/05/1896
Holligan Johanna 28/04/1855
Holligan John 10/07/1863
Holligan Charles 24/07/1884
Holligan Mary Catherine 15/12/1906 (McGarity)
Holligan Michael 18/02/1908
George Taylor and Family
George Taylor, born 01 Aug 1828 in Exeter, Devon, England
Baptism: 11 Mar 1829, St Sidwell, Exeter, Devon
He died 11 Apr 1906 in Condah Victoria.
Burial: Condah/Myamyn Cemetery
He was the son of George Taylor and Matilda Silley.
He married Martha Back Abt. 1851 in Exeter, Devon, England.
Martha Back, born 1831 in England;
She died 07 Nov 1887 in Condah Victoria.
Burial: Condah/Myamyn Cemetery
She was the daughter of William and Susan Back.
George Taylor was able to read and write
STONE AND QUARRY MEN OF THE WEST COUNTRY, ENGLAND
Index of Stone Workers and Related Occupations in Cornwall and Devon -
TAYLOR, George appears in that index
1851 UK Census
George Taylor age 22 masons labourer
Martha Taylor age 20 charwoman (home duties)
Address : Sidwell Street, St.Sidwell, Exeter, Devon.
SS Clara records :
George Taylor Plasterer from Devon age 24
Martha Taylor age 23
Daughter Fanny (Frances) aged 2
SS Clara departed Plymouth 19 Aug 1854
Arrived Portland 19 Nov 1854
George Taylor left the ship 'of own account' - which means he had marketable skills or employment already arranged.
Portland residence -
Observatory Hill, South Portland - known now as Battery Point.
All children were baptised Methodist
Children of George Taylor and Martha Back are:
Frances Taylor, born 1852 in England.
Harriet Taylor, born 1857 in Portland, Vic; married Alexander Stewart Millar 1882; died 1898 in Melbourne.
Maria Jane Taylor, born 1858 in Portland Victoria; married John James Treloar 1879 in Victoria; died 1939 in Portland Victoria.
Mary Ann Taylor, born 1860 in Portland Victoria; died 1925 in Caulfield Victoria; married John Lanagan 1880; died 1937 in Caulfield Victoria.
George Edward Taylor, born 1862 in Portland Victoria; married Sarah Sophia Thomson 1893 in Victoria.
Robert Henry Taylor, born 23 Mar 1864 in Portland Victoria.
Martha Taylor, born 1866 in Portland Victoria; died 1866, 3 months old.
Eliza Taylor, born 1867 in Portland Victoria; died 1867, 1 day old.
Alice Taylor, born 1870 in Portland Victoria; married James Glare 1891 in Victoria.
Why would you consider going to a newly discovered country?
Who has a ship named after them?
The Holligan plot
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