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.
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.