James McCooey was born in 1827 at Rooty Hill, New South Wales, Australia. He was the son of James McCooey and Sarah Murphy.
James was first married to Johanna Lovatt in 1849 in New South Wales, Australia. James and Johanna had three children ,
Johanna passed away in 1853 due to complications in childbirth, with John.
In 1858, James married Emma Wilkinson in New South Wales, Australia. James and Emma had 10 Children
James was employed at Ramornie Station, where he worked as a stockman.
He passed away in 1896 near Grafton, New South Wales, Australia, when he was accidentally killed by a fall from a horse at Ramornie Station.
Clarence and Richmond Examiner (Grafton, NSW : 1889 - 1915), Saturday 18 April 1896, page 4 DEATH. M'COOEY.-At Ramornie Station on 25th March, accidentally, JAMES M'COOEY, dearly beloved hus-band of Emma M'Cooey ; leaving a sorrowing wife, four sons and seven daughters to mourn their loss. Aged 68 years. TROVE Extract [ http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article61310710]
James McCooey BIRTH : 1827 DEATH : 25 Mar 1896 (aged 68–69), Grafton, Clarence Valley Council, New South Wales, Australia BURIAL : Copmanhurst Cemetery, Copmanhurst, Clarence Valley Council, New South Wales, Australia MEMORIAL ID : 162376130 Inscription Sacred To The Memory Of James McCooey Who Was Accidentally Killed At Ramornie Station By A Fall From A Horse March 25th 1896 Aged 68 Years. May His Soul Rest In Peace. Find A Grave [1]
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