- Born: Cir 1828, Dublin, County Of Dublin, Ireland 851
- Christened: 14 Aug 1828, Sts Michael & John, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland 852
- Marriage (1): Hannah Maria Fitzgerald in 1861 in Kangaroo Flat Vic., Australia
- Died: 5 Dec 1884, Kangaroo Flat, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia aged about 56 851
Cause of his death was Paralysis.
General Notes:
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Described as a "cooper" and in 1908 as a "brewer" on daughter, Ellen's marriage certificate.
In 1835 John accompanied her family to Australia. His convict father, Zachariah Shaw had been sentenced to transportation for life following his conviction for forgery.
The family sailed on the convict ship "Royal Admiral" which arrived in Sydney on 22 Jan 1835.
As a convict Zachariah and his family were well documented. A detailed description of all the family is recorded. John is described as:
Religion :Catholic
Native Place :Dublin
Trade or Calling :None
Year of Birth :1828
Height :3 feet & 8 inches
Complexion :Fair, ruddy with freclkes
Hair :Sandy brown
Eyes :Hazel Grey
General remarks :None
In 1894 hsi son, david was admitted to Mont Park Asylum. David's admission register notes:
"Father heavy drinker when he left off drinking & smoking & gradually became paralysed"
Noted events in his life were:
• Registered Christening, 14 Aug 1828, Sts Michael & John, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland. 852
• Registered Death, 5 Dec 1884, Kangaroo Flat, Bendigo, Victoria, Australia. 851,853
John married Hannah Maria Fitzgerald in 1861 in Kangaroo Flat Vic., Australia.
Noted events in their marriage were:
• Registered Marriage, 1861, Vic., Australia. 854
Marriage Notes:
Marriage information courtesy of genealogists Janice & Barry Maurice.
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