James O'Donnell (abt. 1903 - 1964)

Born about 1903 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland, United Kingdom

Husband of Isobel Mary (Haeusler) Palise — married 1939 in Victoria, Australia

Died 1964 at about age 61 in Fitzroy, Victoria, Australia

Biography

James O'Donnell was born in Scotland.

Birth

James was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1905. He was the son of [[Thomas O'Donnell 1877–1936]] and Mary S Morrison 1884–1928 ^{[citation needed]}

Emigration

James arrived in Australia in 1923. He was Emigrated with Thomas O'Donnell(723)under Barwell boys Scheme in 1923 on the ship Bendigo. James O'Donnell (722). Listed under the name Donnell. ^{[citation needed]}

Marriage

James married Isabel in 1939. ^[1] however they separated & Isobel remarried 1948. As James passed away in 1964, can only assume a divorce here.

Death

James died in Victoria in 1964 aged 61 on the death index. ^[2]

Research Notes

Information on Barwell Boys scheme can be found here: https://archives.sa.gov.au/finding-information/discover-our-collection/migration-and-crew/immigration-schemes

Sources

1. ↑ Marriage Record: # 14068 / 1939. BDM Victoria
   (Name/s: Isabel Mary HAEUSLER and Jas O'DONNELL)
2. ↑ Death Record: # 8028 / 1964. Victoria BDM
   ( Name: James ODONNELL); (Place: FITZROY, VIC ); (Mother: ODONNELL, Mary MORRISON); (Father: ODONNELL, Thomas)