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John (1809) married Mary (Margaret) McMahon on 15th October 1842 in St. Mary's Church, Sydney.
John and Mary had 6 children - John and Annie (twins) (b. 10/4/1847), Edward, James, Harriett and William J. (b.1861).
John was a brickmaker by calling. On the 29th December 1831 he was convicted of house breaking and received a sentence of ten years and transportation to Australia. He was five feet five and a quarter inch tall, ruddy and freckled complexion with sandy brown hair grey eyes, and tattoos of anchors on his arms. He was transported on the "Clyde" and sent to work under his master Thomas Cowper at Ballalaba, between Braidwood and Captains Flat NSW.
John received a ticket of leave on the 2nd. October 1837, and his "Certificate of Freedom" No 42/583 on the 17th April 1842.
The McMahon family.
John McMahon married Mary. Mary was born in Ireland. They had a child, Michael born in 1806.
Mary (Margaret) McMahon was born 1825 in Clare, Ireland and arrived in Sydney 21st February, 1842 on the "Nabob", with her parents, as Bounty Scheme passengers, from Ennis in the county of Clare, Ireland. She was a house servant, and could read. She died 4th July 1865 in Kent St. Sydney and was buried 6th July 1865 in the RC Cemetery Rookwood.
Marriage Details: - The Minister was Patrick Andrew Hogan. The Witnesses were Michael McMahon and Patrick and Mary Considine, all of Sussex Street Sydney. All parties signed with their marks.
Michael McMahon the son of John and Mary was born 1806 in County Clare, Ireland.
Michael married Mary MULLINS Abt. 1840 in Ireland. Mary was a daughter of Edmund and Catherine. Michael died in 1874.
Michael and Mary had 6 children - Edward (b.1823), Mary (Margaret) (b.1825), Michael (b. 29/9/1828), Catherine (b. 10/8/1832), Ellen (b. 10/4/1834), Thomas (b. 10/8/1838). Mary died in Sydney in 1872.
Michael and Mary departed Liverpool 9th September 1841 on the 503 ton Barque; named the "Nabob" she was 112ft. long with a Beam of only 26-ft. On board were their four children and three young ladies under their protection. They were Mary Doeherty 21yrs. old from Galway, Mary Ward was 20 from Galway and Bridget Devery 24, also from Galway. The McMahons paid a total seventy three-pound, even though they were bounty passengers. On the 16th October 1841 the "Nabob" docked at Madeira for two days, then at Cape of Good Hope for five days. There were 216 immigrants on board. The voyage took a total of 164 days.
The Surgeon's report lists some interesting details in his report.
Question. Did the vessel prove desirable for the conveyance of passengers?
Answer. Not one of the best.
Q. Point out defects in quality of accommodations.
A. The hospital was too close to the "perch can" so he could not use it for three-quarters of the voyage.
Q. What occupations and amusements were provided?
A. Music, singing, dancing, the men played hunt the slipper, and leapfrog, etc.
Q. Was the conduct of any of the Immigrants, (particularly the single women), such to give reason to doubt their eligibility as Bounty Immigrants? - If so, name them.
A. I was informed that the second mate was in the hospital with Elizabeth Mitchell (21single), Catherine Brogan was watching at the door. On going down I saw Elizabeth but not the Second mate, who had hid himself the circumstances look suspicious. One male was reported over a wine cask incident and was given bail.
Q. Was a school established?
A. Yes. In the beginning 30-40 scholars, lately 16-20, no adults.
Daily Rations: - Bread. 3/4 lb. Pork, beef, fish or herring. 3/4 lb. Coffee. 112 oz. Tea. 2 SP. Sugar. 1- 1/2 oz. Flour. 1/2 lb. 3 days. Water. 6 pints a week.
The ship arrived in Sydney with one hundred and thirteen males and one hundred three females. On the voyage, nineteen persons died seventeen of these were children under seven yrs. All but one of these children died of dysentery, the other from Croup. One adult from Dropsy, one from Matter in the head. Two boys and six girls were born on the voyage-. The shipmaster was Capt. Fred K Wilson.
