Connolly

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NameConnollyAlternative NameConnellyDescriptionMichael Connolly/Connelly lived at Terragong, Jamberoo.

According to his obituary, 'Kiama Independent 6 July 1877', he was born in County Galway, Ireland in 1807. He was married Maria Griffin in Ireland in 1838.

They came to Australia about 1839 and lived for a while in Sydney. They moved to Shellharbour and commenced farming, living at Terragong (on the Shellharbour/Jamberoo border).

Michael and Maria had seven children; Bridget, Andrew, Mary Ann, Martin, Margaret, Catherine and Michael.

Their daughter, Catherine Connolly married George Couch in 1877.

His obituary states that as a neighbour Michael was kind and obliging, as a friend unchanging and in business, honest and straightforward.

Michael was an alderman on Shellharbour Council and was involved in the establishment of the first free public library at Shellharbour.

External LinkObituary Notice Michael ConnellyDeath NoticeFuneral Michael ConnollyKiama - MilkMarriage Mary Ann ConnollyDoes A Wild Beast Prowl?

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Couch, George

Michael Connolly's house at Terragong.

Photo courtesy of descendant Gary Benson, 2020.

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CollectionFamiliesLocalityShellharbour City LGAJamberooOrganisationShellharbour City CouncilFamilyCouch

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