John (Shin) Sheen (abt. 1788 - 1880)

Born about 1788 in China

Husband of Margaret (McGovern) Sheen — married 1846 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 18 Jun 1880 at about age 92 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

John was born about 1788. He passed away in 1880.

Research Notes

Please note that DNA evidence confirms that the subject of this profile and Sai Ying (Mak) Shying (abt.1796-) are different individuals.

Sources

• NSW BDM marriage reg. no. 1081/1846 V18461081 73B, of SHIN, JOHN, and MCGOVERN, MARGARET, registered at 'JA' [Presbyterian: Sydney, Scots Church]
• NSW BDM death registration of SHEEN, JOHN, reg. no. 1062/1880, showing AGE 91 YEARS, and DIED SYDNEY, registered at SYDNEY
• Family Notices (1880, June 19). Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), p. 5. Retrieved April 7, 2022, from http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article108749571
• Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150522415/john-sheen : accessed 07 April 2022), memorial page for John Sheen (1788–18 Jun 1880), Find a Grave Memorial ID 150522415, citing Rookwood Catholic Cemeteries and Crematoria, Rookwood, Cumberland Council, New South Wales, Australia ; Maintained by jlong (contributor 48741020)