Kirsty MATHESON³⁰ was born about 1810 in UK - Scotland - North Uist - probably. She died unknown date in UK - Scotland - North Uist - probably. She was buried unknown date in UK - Scotland - North Uist - probably. Parents: .

Spouse: Donald MCASKILL-841. Kirsty MATHESON and Donald MCASKILL were married in UK - Scotland - North Uist - probably. Children were: Margaret MCKASKILL (MCDONALD)-15.

Margaret Patterson MATSON ( ELLIOTT) was born on 11 June 1891 in SA - Reynella. Parents: Walter Matson & Isabella Watson Patterson. She died on 3 December 1944 in Adelaide - Magill SA. She was buried after 3 December 1944 in Adelaide probably.

Spouse: Archibald Gordon ELLIOTT-4831. Margaret Patterson MATSON ( ELLIOTT) and Archibald Gordon ELLIOTT were married on 2 November 1911 in Adelaide SA. Children were: Jean Isabel ELLIOTT-5121, Archibald Gordon ELLIOTT-5122.

Frederick MATTERS was born in 1875 in Moonta SA - possibly. He died in 1895 in Moonta SA - probably. He was buried in 1895 in Moonta SA. Parents: John MATTERS-4650 and Ellen LANGMEAD ( MATTERS )-4120.

John MATTERS was born in 1846. He died in 1933 in Moonta SA probably. He was buried in 1933 in Moonta SA.

Spouse: Ellen LANGMEAD ( MATTERS )-4120. Ellen LANGMEAD ( MATTERS ) and John MATTERS were married about 1870. Children were: Frederick MATTERS-4651.

James Thomas MAY was born in 1850.⁹⁴⁴ James was the son of Thomas Thomas. He died before 1950 in unknown place. He was buried before 1950 in unknown place - probably not Moonta.

Spouse: Emma LANGMEAD (MAY)-4121. Emma LANGMEAD (MAY) and James Thomas MAY were married on 13 May 1879 in Moonta SA - Euko Mine.⁹⁴⁴

Donald MCASKILL³⁰ was born about 1810 in UK - Scotland - North Uist - probably. He died unknown date in UK - Scotland - North Uist - probably. He was buried unknown date in UK - Scotland - North Uist - probably. Parents: .

Spouse: Kirsty MATHESON-842. Kirsty MATHESON and Donald MCASKILL were married in UK - Scotland - North Uist - probably. Children were: Margaret MCKASKILL (MCDONALD)-15.

Janine MCCARTHY was born on 9 January 1975 in Mildura Vic. She died on 9 January 1975 in Mildura Vic. She was buried after 9 January 1975 in Merbein Vic. Parents: Living and Living.

Sandra MCCOLLOCH (MCPHIE) was born about 1764 in UK Scotland Ayrshire - probably. She died before 1864 in UK Scotland Ayrshire - probably. She was buried in UK Scotland Ayrshire - probably.

Spouse: Alexander "McPhee" MCPHIE-5013. Sandra MCCOLLOCH (MCPHIE) and Alexander "McPhee" MCPHIE were married on 8 March 1782 in UK Scotland. Children were: James "McPhee" MCPHIE-5011.

Laurie MCCONCHIE was born in 1924 in unknown place. She died in 1936 in unknown place. She was buried in 1936 in unknown place. Parents: Living and Living.

Brian James MCCORMICK⁹⁹³ was born on 29 December 1950 in Kyabram Vic. He died on 16 September 1996 in Kyabram Vic - probably. He was buried in Kyabram Vic. Parents: Living and Living.

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living, Living, Living, Living.

Henry Richard MCCOURT was born on 21 January 1904 in Broken Hill NSW.¹²⁶ He was a Builder. He served in the military Service No. 42442 Corporal / 1 Aircraft Depot between 1941 and 1945 in AUSTRALIA.⁹⁹⁴ Henry died on 15 June 2000 in Buderim Qld - Buderim Private hospital. Grave : Buderim Qld Parents: William MCCOURT-4088 and Ada Elizabeth DORMAN (BROWN) (MCCOURT)-4031.

Spouse: Beatrice Ethel PASSINI (MCCOURT)-4476. Beatrice Ethel PASSINI (MCCOURT) and Henry Richard MCCOURT were married on 21 July 1926 in Essendon Vic - St Theresa's Catholic Church. Children were: Living, Living.

Thomas MCCOURT was born on 10 May 1839 in IRELAND - County Tyrone.³²² Thomas McCourt & Ellen Widdison had the following children. Apart from the eighth child William McCourt who is directly linked to the family they have not been entered as itemised individuals in the Niemann family tree. They are however of historical interest:
James McCourt b 1862 d 1946
Thomas McCourt b 1863 d 1932
Francis McCourt b 1867 d 1955
Frederick McCourt b 1867 d 1949
Arthur McCourt b 1870 d 1956
Patrick Albert McCourt b 1872
Reuben McCourt b 1874 d 1946
William McCourt b 1877 d 1949
John McCourt b 1879 d 1943
Henry McCourt b 1881 d 1942
Dennis McCourt b 1883
Mary Ellen McCourt b 1884 (m Henry Osborne)
Alphonsus McCourt b 1887 d 1925
Richard Joseph McCourt b 1889 d 1950
Bridget Ann McCourt b 1891 d 1965 (m John Sullivan)

What is remarkable about the above list is there doesn't appear to have been any infant deaths. Very unusual for this era. Most of the early born children lived to 'a ripe old age' as well.
It must have been fun sitting around the meal table with thirteen boys and two girls although the age spread probably meant they were rarely together as an entire family. Information courtesy of Kathy DiLeo. He died on 4 July 1922 in Millicent SA. He was buried on 6 July 1922 in Millicent SA.⁹⁹⁵ Grave : B Section Grave 69

Spouse: Ellen WIDDISON (MCCOURT)-4506. Ellen WIDDISON (MCCOURT) and Thomas MCCOURT were married on 2 April 1861 in Mt Barker SA - Catholic Church. Children were: William MCCOURT-4088.

William MCCOURT was born on 12 January 1877. Parents: Thomas McCourt & Ellen Widdison He was a Miner in Broken Hill NSW. He died in 1949 in Kalgoolie WA.¹²⁶ William was buried in 1949 in Kalgoolie WA. Parents: Thomas MCCOURT-4505 and Ellen WIDDISON (MCCOURT)-4506.

Spouse: Ada Elizabeth DORMAN (BROWN) (MCCOURT)-4031. Ada Elizabeth DORMAN (BROWN) (MCCOURT) and William MCCOURT were married on 8 November 1907 in Semaphore SA - Methodist Parsonage. Children were: William Harley MCCOURT-4450, Henry Richard MCCOURT-4451.

William Harley MCCOURT was born on 14 March 1901 in Broken Hill NSW.¹²⁶ He served in the military Service No. NX8304 2/33 Battalion Private between 1939 and 1941 in AUSTRALIA.⁸²⁸ He died on 9 July 1973 in Adelaide - North Adelaide. William was buried after 9 July 1973 in Adelaide Centennial Park.⁹⁹⁶ Grave : Check at Centennial Park Parents: William MCCOURT-4088 and Ada Elizabeth DORMAN (BROWN) (MCCOURT)-4031.

Donald MCCRAE was born on 25 January 1954 in Broken Hill NSW - possibly. He died on 21 October 1991 in Broken Hill NSW. He was buried on 25 October 1991 in Broken Hill NSW. Grave : Gen 3 Row 22 Grave 17 [Photo] Parents: .

Spouse: Living.

Anthony Patrick MCCULLOCH⁵⁴ was born on 21 April 1948 in Dubbo NSW. He died on 31 December 1996 in Sydney NSW - assumed. He was buried about 31 December 1996 in Sydney NSW - Macquarie Fields. (No records found on Cemetery Computer Oct 2005) Parents: Patrick Michael & Kathleen Clare MAYOH

Spouse: Living. Children were: Living, Living.

Linda Lily MCDERMOTT (BERRY)⁷⁶ was born on 16 August 1901 in Deniliquin NSW.⁷⁶ [Father: Robert Edward McDermott
Mother: Julia Amy Gill m 28/11/1888 Deniliquin NSW] She died on 12 October 1951 in Melbourne Vic - Caulfield 'Kathlyn Pte Hosp". She was buried on 15 October 1951 in Melbourne Vic - Springvale crematorium.⁹⁹⁷ Grave : Remains scattered; Cremated 15/10/1951

Spouse: Victor Hugh BERRY-1207. Linda Lily MCDERMOTT (BERRY) and Victor Hugh BERRY were married on 23 August 1924 in Melbourne Vic - Footscray Presbyterian. Children were: Living.

Alex MCDONALD was born on 28 January 1911 in Broken Hill NSW. He died on 7 January 1974 in 'Sandpar' Station NSW. He was buried after 7 January 1974. Grave : RC K1 Row 5 Grave 11 Parents: Allen MCDONALD-4312 and Margaret Mary "Peggy" FITZGERALD-4291.

Alex (Mac Mhurchaidh Ruairdh) MCDONALD was born in 1803 in UK - Scotland - Nth Uist - Sollas. He died in 1872 in UK - Scotland - Loch Euphort, North Uist. He was buried in 1872 in UK - Scotland - Loch Euphort, North Uist. Information Source: Marie-jeanne Shaw.
'Croft History Nth Uist Vol 2' Bill Lawson Parents: Murdo (mac Ruairdh) MCDONALD CROFT-719 and Mary MUNRO-720.

Spouse: Living. Children were: James Snr MCDONALD-14.

Spouse: Mary MAC CUISH (MCDONALD)-729. Mary MAC CUISH (MCDONALD) and Alex (Mac Mhurchaidh Ruairdh) MCDONALD were married in 1842 in UK - Scotland - Old Solas. Children were: Donald MCDONALD-730, Marion MCDONALD-731, Roderick MCDONALD-732, Mary MCDONALD (FERGUSON)-733, Angus MCDONALD-734, Effie MCDONALD-735.

Allen MCDONALD was born on 2 June 1871 in Port Victor SA.⁹⁹⁸ He served in the military 8th Bat Regiment 178, 4th Troop, B Squadron ( but never saw active service.) in 1901 in Boer War. See Family Document for Allen McDonald, for the full story. He lived miner in Broken Hill - Cobalt St. in 1903. Ray Keating has indicated that Allen Mcdonald was 'only ever a miner ' . I also had him listed as a Grazier on Glen Lyon Station. My source is unknown!
He was pensioned off after the 'Big Strike' in 1926 as he had dust on the lungs. [ for the uninitiated prior to regulations requiring mining companies to control dust underground, many miners contracted "Dust on the Lungs" which in the worst form was a (I believe) Silicosis. The silica dust caused all sorts of lung complications which led to the demise of many. I suspect my GGGrandfather Diedrich Conrad Niemann died in Bendigo of a similar cause. Allen died on 16 December 1950 in Broken Hill NSW - 416 Cummins St (Home). He was buried after 16 December 1950 in Broken Hill NSW. Grave : Broken Hill (with son Allen) [Photo] Parents: James MCDONALD-4347 and Margaret KENNEDY (MCDONALD)-4348.

Spouse: Sarah SHEEDY (MCDONALD)-4372. Sarah SHEEDY (MCDONALD) and Allen MCDONALD were married on 14 April 1894 in Sydney NSW - Sacred Heart Church Darlinghurst. They lived 240 Forbes St. in Sydney NSW in 1894. Children were: Margaret Sarah MCDONALD (WRIGHT)-4379.

Spouse: Margaret Mary "Peggy" FITZGERALD-4291. Margaret Mary "Peggy" FITZGERALD and Allen MCDONALD were married on 29 August 1905 in Broken Hill NSW - Catholic Cathedral.⁴⁶¹ Children were: Maud MCDONALD (DALBY)-4373, Jessie MCDONALD-4374, Allen "Sandy" MCDONALD-4375, Alex MCDONALD-4376, Mary MCDONALD (KEATING)-4343, Living, Catherine "Katie" MCDONALD-4377, Donald Edmond MCDONALD-4378.

Allen "Sandy" MCDONALD was born on 24 May 1908 in Adelaide SA. He died on 2 October 1947 in Broken Hill NSW. He was buried after 2 October 1947 in Broken Hill NSW. Grave : Broken Hill (with son Allen) [Photo] Parents: Allen MCDONALD-4312 and Margaret Mary "Peggy" FITZGERALD-4291.

Angus MCDONALD³⁰ was born in 1852 in UK - Scotland - probably. He is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1952 in UK - Scotland - possibly Parents: Alex (Mac Mhurchaidh Ruairdh) MCDONALD-68 and Mary MAC CUISH (MCDONALD)-729.

Catherine "Katie" MCDONALD was born on 27 June 1919 in Broken Hill NSW. She died on 20 March 1938 in Broken Hill NSW - District Hospital.⁹⁹⁹ She was buried after 20 March 1938 in Broken Hill NSW. Grave : Broken Hill RC [Photo]¹⁰⁰⁰ Parents: Allen MCDONALD-4312 and Margaret Mary "Peggy" FITZGERALD-4291.

Donald MCDONALD³⁰ was born in 1843 in UK - Scotland - Old Solas, Nth Uist. He died in 1913 in UK - Scotland - Loch Euphort, North Uist. He was buried in 1913 in UK - Scotland - Loch Euphort, North Uist. Parents: Alex (Mac Mhurchaidh Ruairdh) MCDONALD-68 and Mary MAC CUISH (MCDONALD)-729.

Spouse: Margaret MACLEAN (MCDONALD)-736. Margaret MACLEAN (MCDONALD) and Donald MCDONALD were married in unknown place / date.

Donald Edmond MCDONALD was born on 27 August 1924 in Broken Hill NSW. Married Lurline Melva Greenwood, 26/4/1950, Broken Hill NSW. He died on 16 May 1999 in Adelaide SA. He was buried after 16 May 1999 in Adelaide probably. Parents: Allen MCDONALD-4312 and Margaret Mary "Peggy" FITZGERALD-4291.

Edward William MCDONALD⁵³⁰ was born in 1901 in Hamilton Vic. He was a Driver public works dep / station hand 1938. He died on 30 March 1973 in Hay NSW.¹⁰⁰¹ Edward was buried about 30 March 1973 in Hay NSW. Grave : C of E L26 [Photo] Parents: .

Spouse: Clare GRIFFITHS (MCDONALD)-380. Clare GRIFFITHS (MCDONALD) and Edward William MCDONALD were married on 24 February 1938 in Hillston NSW. Children were: Living, Living, Living.

Effie MCDONALD³⁰ was born in 1856 in UK - Scotland - probably. She is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1956 in UK - Scotland - possibly Parents: Alex (Mac Mhurchaidh Ruairdh) MCDONALD-68 and Mary MAC CUISH (MCDONALD)-729.

Elizabeth MCDONALD³⁰ was born on 12 September 1877 at Between Burra & Clare - old road. in Gum Creek SA - near Clare SA.¹⁰⁰² Mother listed as Jeanet. She died on 11 January 1878 in Gum Creek SA - near Clare SA.¹⁰⁰³ She was buried on 12 January 1878 in Burra SA.^1004,1005 Grave : Grave 432 [Photo] Parents: James Snr MCDONALD-14 and Janet TAITE (MCDONALD)-493.

Hannah MCDONALD³⁰ was born on 10 September 1875 in Burra SA.¹⁰⁰⁶ Mother listed as Jannett. She was a Housewife. She died on 6 August 1968 in Adelaide SA - Semaphore.¹⁰⁰⁷ Actual dates may be incorrect : See Death source. Hannah was buried in Adelaide SA - Cheltenham Cemetery. No children: May be Hannah PEARL - see Death Source Parents: James Snr MCDONALD-14 and Janet TAITE (MCDONALD)-493.

James MCDONALD was born about 1826 in UK - Scotland - Fort William.¹⁰ He immigrated about 1841 to South Australia from UK - Scotland. He died on 6 June 1913 in Adelaide - Stepney St, Stepney.^1008,1009 James was buried after 6 June 1913 in Adelaide SA - West Terrace Cem.. Grave : Adelaide West Tce Cemetery Catholic Western Ground ( alongside daughter Frances A Martin)

Spouse: Margaret KENNEDY (MCDONALD)-4348. Margaret KENNEDY (MCDONALD) and James MCDONALD were married on 15 December 1852 in Mt Barker SA.⁸⁰⁸ Children were: Frances Alice MCDONALD (MARTIN)-4527, Allen MCDONALD-4312.

James MCDONALD³⁰ was born on 22 August 1872 in Camels Hump - Burra SA - Nr Kooringa.¹⁰¹⁰ He was educated (2nd time) in March 1885 in Leighton Public School. He was educated (enrolled twice) from about 1878 to 1883 in Leighton Public School. James was a Publican Kooringa Hotel, Burra SA. He died on 4 April 1921 in Adelaide SA - private hospital. He was buried in 1921 in Adelaide SA - Cheltenham Cem.¹⁰¹¹ Parents: James Snr MCDONALD-14 and Janet TAITE (MCDONALD)-493.

James Snr MCDONALD was born in 1834 in UK - Scotland - North Uist. He was a Shepherd, boundary rider at Hanson. in Burra SA - District. Hill River Station was a significant place. There were 388 births there before the end of the 19th Century. He died on 24 January 1914 in Burra SA - Kooringa. James was buried on 26 January 1914 in Burra SA.^1012,1013 Grave : Grave No 2570 [Photo] 'Croft history Isle of Nth Uist' Vol 2 Bill Lawson

Extract from the Hercules
When I reached the 'Hercules', I found that James McDonald had been
discovered. His object in secreting himself was his attachment to a young
woman named Margaret McAskill (Euphemia Kerin's mother). to prevent her
proceeding without him, he had declared, in the presence of witnesses that she
was his wife - a legal form of marriage, according to the law in Scotland. As
however, he had thought proper to disregard the established rules, and several
young men from the Perth settlement, the district in Uist to which he
belonged, had threatened me when I had visited the island that they would
prevent the emigration of some of the families I had approved, if they were
not taken, I considered it my duty to show McDonald and his countrymen that
they would not therefore caused him to be delivered into the custody of the
police, and taken before the sherrif, who convicted him under the 15th clause
of the passenger act , in the mitigated penalty of one pound or fourteen days
imprisonment . After being in custody five days, the fine paid to the
Procurator-Fiscal, by subscription amongst the emigrants, he was discharged.

McDonald having cohabited with Margaret McAskill on board 'Hercules' during
my absence in Skye, before he was discovered, I could not have suffered to
proceed without him; and as the whole family consisting of eight adults, might
have refused to go without her and the 'Hercules' would in that case have been
short of her legal complement.I considered it better , having carried out the
law, to allow them to accompany their friends, as the Rev McTavish has
promised to solemnize the marriage according to the rites of the Church of
Scotland. On Wednesday Dr. Carey reported to me that Ann McAskill daughter of
Donald McAskill was pregnant. She was therefore landed and supplied by Sir
John McNeil with the means of returning to Uist where she had a married sister.

Having finished all the necessary arrangements on Saturday Captain Baynton
determined to proceed to sea on Sunday morning. I went on board at eight
o'clock. The first intelligence I received was that a man named Myles
Mackinnon had been found dead in his berth. Not withstanding, Captain Baynton
determined to put to sea unless the law of Scotland requires an inquest. I
returned to the shore , and found an inquest was not necessary . I again went
on board, the steamer came alongside the mortal remains of poor Mackinnon was
sewed up in a hammock covered with the Union Jack and lowered to the deck of
the steamer.Donald Mackinnon who was ill with fever , caused by exposure
during the passage from Skye, was also unshipped. The anchor was then weighed
and the ship was towed out of the harbour. At one o'clock the steamer cast off
and the 'Hercules' stood out to sea, having on board 736 emigrants of all ages
equal to 619 1/2 statute adults, of whom 415 are to be landed in Adelaide
and 341 at Melbourne.
On Monday I saw the remains of Myles Mackinnon decently interred, I returned
to Glascow with Donald Mackinnon on Thursday, and reached Liverpool on Sunday
afternoon by the 'Camilla' in company with him and saw him safely on board the
'British Queen' on his way to Victoria.

Parents: Alex (Mac Mhurchaidh Ruairdh) MCDONALD-68 and Living.

Spouse: Margaret MCKASKILL (MCDONALD)-15. Margaret MCKASKILL (MCDONALD) and James Snr MCDONALD were married on 1 December 1852 in on board the 'Hercules'. Emigration on the 'Hercules' (See also the story on James Mcdonald )
As a result of poor economic conditions in Scotland and many farm labourers heading for the goldfields in Australia the 'Highlander Island Immigration Society' [patron Prince Albert] was formed to provide labour for South Australian farmers.
It was funded by fund raising bazarrs, Australian landlords, and the Sa & Vic. governments. The emmigrants themselves signed promissory notes.
In all 5000 migrants came to SA & Victoria under this scheme. The ships used were the 'Medina', 'Hercules' ( 74 gun warship) 'Royal Albert and at least one other.
There were numerous deaths on these journeys.
[Further information is provided in the Book 'Hercules'] Children were: 'Euphemia' Mary MCDONALD (KERIN)-13, Murdoch Alexander MCDONALD-490, Christina MCDONALD (KNEVITT) (GENTLE)(ATTRILL)-489, Jessie MCDONALD (OWENS)-491.

Spouse: Effie MORRISON (MCDONALD)-492. Effie MORRISON (MCDONALD) and James Snr MCDONALD were married on 14 November 1865.

Spouse: Janet TAITE (MCDONALD)-493. Janet TAITE (MCDONALD) and James Snr MCDONALD were married on 14 May 1867. Children were: John MCDONALD-494, William MCDONALD-495, Margaret MCDONALD (EDDY)-496, James MCDONALD-497, Mary MCDONALD (MCGRODER)-498, Hannah MCDONALD-499, Elizabeth MCDONALD-500.

Jessie MCDONALD was born about May 1907 in Broken Hill NSW. She died on 31 July 1907 in Broken Hill NSW - Wolfram Lane.¹⁰¹⁴ She was buried after 31 July 1907 in Broken Hill NSW - assumed. Grave : Broken Hill Parents: Allen MCDONALD-4312 and Margaret Mary "Peggy" FITZGERALD-4291.

John MCDONALD was born in 1868 in Burra SA.^30,1015 Father listed as James McDonnell. He died before 1968 in WA - probably. He was buried before 1968 in WA - probably. Parents: James Snr MCDONALD-14 and Janet TAITE (MCDONALD)-493.

Spouse: Rosina Ellen BISHOP (MCDONALD)-751. Rosina Ellen BISHOP (MCDONALD) and John MCDONALD were married on 5 December 1901 in York WA.

Marion MCDONALD³⁰ was born in 1845 in UK - Scotland - probably. She is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1945 in UK - Scotland - probably Parents: Alex (Mac Mhurchaidh Ruairdh) MCDONALD-68 and Mary MAC CUISH (MCDONALD)-729.

Murdoch Alexander MCDONALD³⁰ was born on 24 March 1858 in Clare SA - Hill River Station.¹⁰¹⁶ He was a Station foreman. He died on 21 July 1945 in Adelaide SA - Royal Adelaide hospital. Murdoch was buried after 21 July 1945 in Adelaide SA - Cheltenham Cemetery.¹⁰¹⁷ Parents: James Snr MCDONALD-14 and Margaret MCKASKILL (MCDONALD)-15.

Roderick MCDONALD³⁰ was born about 1835 in UK - Scotland - probably. He died before 1935 in UK - Scotland probably. Parents: Alex (Mac Mhurchaidh Ruairdh) MCDONALD-68 and Mary MAC CUISH (MCDONALD)-729.

William MCDONALD³⁰ was born on 5 February 1870 in Canowie SA.¹⁰¹⁸ Father listed as Macdonald. He was a Drover. He died before 14 September 1920 in Burra SA - Copperhouse. William was buried on 14 September 1920 in Burra SA.¹⁰¹⁹ Grave : Grave 2570 [ Photo] Parents: James Snr MCDONALD-14 and Janet TAITE (MCDONALD)-493.

Mary MCDONALD (CROFT)³⁰ was born in 1826 in UK - Scotland - probably. She is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1926 in UK - Scotland - possibly Parents: Murdo (mac Ruairdh) MCDONALD CROFT-719 and Mary MUNRO-720.

Maud MCDONALD (DALBY) was born on 19 January 1906 in Broken Hill NSW. Marriage: George Octavus Dalby 23/11/1929, Broken Hill RC Cathedral She died on 8 April 1996 in Broken Hill NSW. She was buried after 8 April 1996 in Broken Hill NSW - assumed. Parents: Allen MCDONALD-4312 and Margaret Mary "Peggy" FITZGERALD-4291.

Margaret MCDONALD (EDDY)³⁰ was born on 19 June 1871 in Gum Creek SA - near Clare SA.¹⁰²⁰ She was a Housewife. She died on 25 August 1960 in Adelaide SA - Semaphore.¹⁰²¹ Margaret was buried on 26 August 1960 in Adelaide SA - West Terrace Cem.. Parents: James Snr MCDONALD-14 and Janet TAITE (MCDONALD)-493.

Spouse: William "Bill" EDDY-523. Margaret MCDONALD (EDDY) and William "Bill" EDDY were married in 1902 in Broken Hill NSW.³⁶⁸

Mary MCDONALD (FERGUSON)³⁰ was born in 1851 in UK - Scotland - probably. She is ASSUMED ( a calculated guess), to have died before 1951 in UK - Scotland - possibly Parents: Alex (Mac Mhurchaidh Ruairdh) MCDONALD-68 and Mary MAC CUISH (MCDONALD)-729.

Spouse: Alexander FERGUSON-737.

Mary Mabel MCDONALD (HOPKINS) was born on 21 May 1910 in Broken Hill NSW - Cummins St West Broken Hill. She was a Fruit grower. She died on 6 October 1989 in Merbein Vic. Mary was buried on 11 October 1989 in Merbein Vic. Grave : AL 38 - With David T Hopkins (no inscription) [Photo] Parents: .

Spouse: David Thomas "Dave" HOPKINS-80. Mary Mabel MCDONALD (HOPKINS) and David Thomas "Dave" HOPKINS were married on 24 April 1937 in Merbein Vic - Church of England. Children were: Living, Living.

Mary MCDONALD (KEATING) was born on 12 September 1913 in Broken Hill NSW - probably. ( Mary was the fifth child) She died on 11 April 1994 in Broken Hill NSW - probably. She was buried after 11 April 1994 in Broken Hill NSW - possibly. Parents: Allen MCDONALD-4312 and Margaret Mary "Peggy" FITZGERALD-4291.

Spouse: Ernest Allison KEATING-4344. Mary MCDONALD (KEATING) and Ernest Allison KEATING were married on 13 February 1943 in Broken Hill NSW - Sacred Heart Cathedral.¹⁰ Children were: Living.

'Euphemia' Mary MCDONALD (KERIN) was born in 1856 in Clare SA - Hill River Head Station. Euphemia's Mother is listed on her death certificate as Christina. This is incorrect
(Marie-jeanne Shaw) She was a Midwife. Euphemia was a "Sarah Gamp Nurse" . Otherwise known as a Mid-wife. I am not sure when she started this but Nana told me that she was the "little mother" while Euphemia worked. In Uncle David's Birth Certificate the Nurse present at the birth was "Nurse Kerin". Nana also told me that she had to throw any used water over the floors in the house, this hardened them so that the dust was lessened. (Marie-jeanne Shaw )
She lived in Broken Hill NSW - 177 Gaffney St in 1929. 'Euphemia' died on 31 March 1930 in Broken Hill NSW.^1022,1023 She was buried on 1 April 1930 in Broken Hill NSW.^1024,1025 Grave : Broken Hill - CATH K 12¹⁰²⁶ There is little anecdotal information about Euphemia although she has been acknowledged in passing by her grand children as a very 'proper' lady who always dressed in starched and stiff clothes. After Patrick died in 1897 it would have been a challenge raising her children many of whom were in their teenage years. The youngest however was born after her husband Patrick had died.

Parents: James Snr MCDONALD-14 and Margaret MCKASKILL (MCDONALD)-15.

Spouse: Patrick Thomas KERIN-12. 'Euphemia' Mary MCDONALD (KERIN) and Patrick Thomas KERIN⁵⁰¹ were married on 1 September 1872 in Burra SA - St Joseph's Catholic Church.⁸⁸¹ Marie-jeanne Shaw and Trent Niemann have noted that although married in 1872 Patrick's wife Euphemia's first child was born in 1877. It is a complete supposition but interesting nonetheless, that calculations from her death certificate regarding her age, indicate she was actually 16 yrs when married and not 21 as claimed on her marriage certificate. Maybe she married without her father's consent, was 'dragged home' and wasn't 'released' until she was 21 yrs. It may be coincidental but this age coincides with the commencement of her child-bearing. It is very unusual for a delay in child bearing of that order in those days.

James Fitzgerald (Brother in law to Patrick) was a witness to marriage.
An interesting historical aspect & today's re-connection.
Ellen Ryan also a witness: .. 21 yrs at Patrick's marriage.This reference to Ellen Ryan is only included for interest as a descendant also named Ellen Ryan lived in the Tiver Row cottages diagonally opposite the Miner's cottage owned subsequently by Sally Niemann a descendant of Patrick Kerin. Sally would find some spiritual meaning in her choosing to live in Burra and in an almost original miner's cottage as well !

"Mixed marriage" The history of the Irish suggests a deep hatred of any non-Catholics.In colonial Australia at least this it seems was not as clear as we are led to believe. While it is true that Catholics married Catholics almost exclusively in some parts of the colonies it was not always true. Indeed, some Catholics were even married in non-Catholic churches, by non-Catholic priests where there was no Catholic priest available. The same facts emerged in relation to the Germans in Bendigo.
One suspects that life was sufficiently demanding and remote that some of the questions regarding the luxury of bigotry and the lack of opportunity meant prejudices were put aside. Eras of Australian history are characterised by a breaking down of European traditions and today Australians are quite relaxed about 'mixed' marriages between religions and ethnic / cultural groups. There is more Chinese and Aboriginal blood running in Australian veins than is generally acknowledged ! The current negative response to Islamic adherents by other Australians is interesting. It is only a repeat of Australian history many times over in relation to especially the Irish, Chinese, Italians, Greeks etc etc ... Over time these cultures and religions blend into the landscape especially if there is a 'wave' of another cultural group. They become the new 'target' of our suspicions and distrust. It has always been thus but to date it has not resulted in widespread victimisation. Our record related to indigenous Australians is far worse. It must be said though a much more difficult 'assimilation'.
I'm not sure how James McDonald, a Scotsman, felt in 1872 about his daughter Euphemia, marrying a Catholic in a Catholic church. As it appears Euphemia was only 16 (claimed 21) our Patrick may have taken advantage of her naivity !
Given the influence of a mother in a family it is somewhat surprising that the love of Irish music by my Grandmother and her siblings and the on-going adherence to Catholicism, Euphemia must have adopted or at least given 'licence' to the Catholic tradition for it was passed on to her children and subsequently her grand children. Indeed Annie Kerin's children and grand children had a strong faith in the Catholic church. Almost all of Patrick Kerin's descendants would claim 'Catholic' as their religion.

As mentioned elsewhere, Patrick, Euphemia and the family probably moved to Silverton / Broken Hill prior to October 1888. The following was recorded at the official opening for the rail connection.

"The township itself would present a novel appearance to an English eye, but is without exception the vilest place I ever saw.

The habitations are principally wood or iron, and a good number reside under canvas. "

"I should dread spending a night in Broken Hill for, of course, the rough element strongly predominates, and was told as the night wore on it was pandemonium. A visit to Broken Hill Feb 1888 Edmund M Harral
Children were: John James KERIN-594, Cornelius KERIN-70, James KERIN-71, Patrick 'Tom' Thomas KERIN-72, Margaret KERIN (HOPKINS)-11, Murdoch Alexander McDonald "Merv" KERIN-73, Annie KERIN (PAUL)-74, Mary E KERIN (HENDERSON)-75, Donald John KERIN-506, William Francis "Frank" KERIN-76, Michael Edward KERIN-677, Albert 'Leo' KERIN-77.

Christina MCDONALD (KNEVITT) (GENTLE)(ATTRILL)³⁰ was born in 1860 in Burra SA - probably. She died on 26 July 1902 in Burra SA - Kooringa. Other source (Burra Library) indicates she died 22/7/1902. She was buried on 26 July 1902 in Burra SA.¹⁰¹³ Grave : Grave 2234 [Photo] Parents: James Snr MCDONALD-14 and Margaret MCKASKILL (MCDONALD)-15.

Spouse: James KNEVITT-754. Christina MCDONALD (KNEVITT) (GENTLE)(ATTRILL) and James KNEVITT were married on 5 February 1876 in Burra SA - Gum Creek (Father's house).⁹¹⁹ Witnesses James McDonald (father) Janet McDonald (nee Tait) Children were: James Alexander "Bert" KNEVITT-755, William Henry* KNEVITT-756, James Henry KNEVITT-757, Joseph "William J" KNEVITT-758, Mary KNEVITT-759.

Spouse: Herbert GENTLE-752. Christina MCDONALD (KNEVITT) (GENTLE)(ATTRILL) and Herbert GENTLE were married in 1884. Children were: Christina Verbena KNEVITT-753.

Spouse: George ATRILL-760. Christina MCDONALD (KNEVITT) (GENTLE)(ATTRILL) and George ATRILL were married on 25 November 1890 in Burra SA.²³ Previous information provided indicates Christina had married Herbert Gentle before marrying George Attrill. however, the marriage record at Burra indicates she was 'Christina Knevett, 30 Yrs, Widow' Children were: Jessie Margaret ATRILL-761, Ivy Christina Pearl ATRILL-762, Claude Grenfield ATRILL-763.

Frances Alice MCDONALD (MARTIN) was born in 1869 in Adelaide - probably. She lived in Adelaide Sa - Stepney St., Stepney on 1 January 1913. She died on 2 June 1941 in Adelaide SA. Frances was buried after 2 June 1941 in Adelaide - West Terrace Cemetery. Parents: James MCDONALD-4347 and Margaret KENNEDY (MCDONALD)-4348.

Effie MCDONALD (MCDOUGALL)^30,1027 was born in 1811 in UK - Scotland - Old Solas. She died in 1855 in UK - Scotland - Taigh Ghearraidh, North Uist. She was buried in 1855 in UK - Scotland - Taigh Ghearraidh, North Uist.
Parents: Murdo (mac Ruairdh) MCDONALD CROFT-719 and Mary MUNRO-720.

Spouse: Ewen MCDOUGALL (MAC LAIN)-738. Effie MCDONALD (MCDOUGALL) and Ewen MCDOUGALL (MAC LAIN) were married in unknown place / date. Children were: Margaret MCDOUGALL-741, Marion MCDOUGALL-742, Living, Mary MCDOUGALL-744, Flora MCDOUGALL-745, Catherine MCDOUGALL-746, Flora Ann MCDOUGALL-747, Murdo MCDOUGALL-748, Neil MCDOUGALL-749.

Mary MCDONALD (MCGRODER)³⁰ was born on 22 July 1874 in Burra SA. She was a Housewife. She died on 1 July 1971 in Adelaide SA - Semaphore. Mary was buried on 6 July 1971 in Adelaide SA - Cheltenham Cem. Parents: James Snr MCDONALD-14 and Janet TAITE (MCDONALD)-493.

Jessie MCDONALD (OWENS)³⁰ was born in 1862 in SA - probably.³⁰ She was a Housewife. She died on 8 August 1931 in Broken Hill NSW.¹⁰²⁸ Jessie was buried after 8 August 1931 in Broken Hill NSW. Grave : RC Sec R Row2 Grv 28 (see note) [Photo] ( Grave 3rd row from Western end between Catholic & General near the hut )
Parents: James Snr MCDONALD-14 and Margaret MCKASKILL (MCDONALD)-15.

Spouse: James OWENS-764. Jessie MCDONALD (OWENS) and James OWENS were married on 1 November 1893 in Broken Hill NSW - Silverton. Children were: George Percival OWENS-765, John 'Jack' Joseph OWENS-766, Francis "Frank" OWENS-767.