James McClelland (abt. 1819 - aft. 1875)

Born about 1819 in County Fermanagh, Ireland [uncertain]

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Died after 7 Sep 1875 after about age 56 in Richmond River, New South Wales, Australia

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Biography

James was born in July 1819 in County Fermanagh, Ireland, the son of Robert McClelland and Sarah Armstrong. His siblings were Andrew McClelland and John McClelland.

James migrated to Australia with his parents and brothers Andrew and John, and John's wife Jane, leaving from Plymouth toward the end of 1841 aboard the "Wilson" and arriving at Sydney Cove, Sydney, New South Wales on 7 January 1842. On the passenger manifest, he was recorded as James McLennan (20) a Farm Labourer, Protestant from Perth and could read and write. ^[1][2].

James passed away on 7 September 1875 at Richmond River, New South Wales, Australia ^[3].

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Sources

1. ↑ Immigration: Assisted Immigrants (digital) Shipping Lists: Passenger List: "Wilson" Arrived: 7 January 1842 James McLennand (18) a Farm Labourer, Protestant, Perth. James could Read and Write
2. ↑ "Australia, New South Wales, Index to Bounty Immigrants, 1828-1842", database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FL27-5L9 : 13 June 2019), Robert McLenand in entry for James McLenand or McLennand, 1842. Citing: Name: James McLenand or McLennand • Event Type: Immigration Event Date: 7 Jan 1842 Event Place: New South Wales, Australia Event Place (Original): , New South Wales, Australia Residence Place: Magherculmeney, Fermanagh, Age: 20 Birth Year (Estimated): 1822 Ship Name: Wilson Father's Name: Robert McLenand • Mother's Name: Sarah Armstrong • Volume: 67
3. ↑ Death: New South Wales Australia Deaths: Name: MCLELLAND JAMES Registration number 9506/1875  Father's Given Name(s): JOHN Mother's Given Name(s): UNKNOWN ARMSTRONG District: RICHMOND RIVER