John James Nugent (c. 1837–?)
- John James Nugent, a widower, married Ellen Barry on 17 November 1900 at the Church of the Holy Trinity, Westbury, Tasmania. His father was Lawrence Nugent, a farmer, and his mother was Mary Cronnan. James was born in Limerick, Ireland. He was described as 62-year-old widower. His occupation was given as hotel keeper and he had eight children living; five had died at the time of his second marriage. His wife had died in 1899.
- Nugent had arrived in Tasmania aboard the Flora McDonald in February 1855 under the indentured scheme. He was listed as being 20 years old, a Roman Catholic, had had no education and his occupation was given as farm labourer. He was brought out by his father Lawrence Nugent.
- Nugent married Johanna Morrissey (who also arrived on the Flora McDonald) on 19 April 1855 at the Catholic Church Westbury, Tasmania.
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Nugent, Ellen (wife)
- Nugent, Johanna (wife)
Citation details
'Nugent, John James (c. 1837–?)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/nugent-john-james-32065/text39626, accessed 7 December 2024.
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