Individual Details

Robert IRELAND

(8 Aug 1827 - 4 May 1902)

Birth	8 Aug 1827	Bridge of Dee, Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, United Kingdom
Baptism	20 Aug 1827	Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, United Kingdom
Note	1841	Robert Ireland emigrated to NSW in 1841 aboard the S.S. "Agnes" with his parents. He understated his age (birth date given as 5 Oct 1829 - age 14) possibly to reduce the bounty payable, which was levied at 10 pounds up to the age of 14 - more if older. His stated occupation was "shepherd". He was to be employed by Mr G Burke of Clarence River, NSW and his wages were to be set at 13 pounds (not including rations) for a certain term. Robert was employed as a tailor in Sydney up until his death in 1902. Robert's headstone reads: "George Ireland 5th August 1899 aged 45 also Robert Ireland Beloved father of the above died 4th May 1902 aged 74 years
Immigration (fam)-shared	Oct 1841	(George IRELAND and Elizabeth MCGUFFIE) emigrated to NSW on the "Agnes" together with their 7 children, arriving on 13 Feb 1842. George & Elizabeth lowered their age as people over 40 didn't attract the emigrant bounty. They also lowered the age by 2 years of most of their children & their eldest son, Alexander, pretended to be George's brother. This was quite common
Marriage	8 Jan 1852	St Andrew's, Goulburn, New South Wales, Australian Colonies -
Occupation	May 1902	a tailor like his father
Death	4 May 1902	cardiac thrombosis - 24 Gloucester Road, Dawes Point, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia