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John CORRY (1830 - 1931)
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JOHN CORRY
Died 7th Aug 1931
Aged 101 Years
R. I. P

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JOHN CORRY
Died 7th Aug 1931
Aged 101 Years
R. I. P

b. 1830 at Co Clare, Ireland
d. 07 Aug 1931 at Tumut, New South Wales, Australia aged 101
Near Relatives of John CORRY (1830 - 1931)
Relationship Person Born Birth Place Died Death Place Age
Father John CORRY
Mother Mary (CORRY)

Self John CORRY 1830 Co Clare, Ireland 07 Aug 1931 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 101

Sister Mary CORRY abt 1844 Co Clare, Ireland 23 Jan 1896 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 52
Brother Patrick CORRY abt 1844 Co Clare, Ireland 29 Sep 1909 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 65
Sister Annie Mary Ann CORRY 1846 Co Clare, Ireland 26 Sep 1909 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 63

Niece Ellen Elizabeth MCINERNY abt 1875 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 1956 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 81
Niece Julia Anne MCINERNY abt 1875 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 27 Sep 1961 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 86
Niece Mary Teresa MCINERNEY abt 1882 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 03 Aug 1980 98

Brother in Law Thomas MCINERNY 1847 Ennis, Co Clare, Ireland 18 Aug 1918 Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 71
Events in John CORRY (1830 - 1931)'s life
Date Age Event Place Notes Src
1830 John CORRY was born Co Clare, Ireland 76
07 Aug 1931 101 John CORRY died Tumut, New South Wales, Australia 76
Source References:
76. Type: Web Page, Abbr: Find a Grave, Title: Find A Grave, Locn: https://www.findagrave.com/
- Reference = https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209628816/john-corry (Name, Notes)
- Notes: Aged 101 Years
Son of John and Mary
Came to the colony with his brother Patrick in 1858 later to be followed by two sisters,
the late Mrs Thos. McInerney (mother of Mrs W. McCormick, Mrs W. Claffey, Mrs E. W. O'Sullivan, Mrs John Murray of Gilmore) and the late Mrs Holt (mother of Mr Gabriel Holt, of "Westwood," Tumut, the rest of the family being in W.A.

The Catholic Press (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1942) Thu 10 Sep 1931
Death of Centenarian.
THE LATE ME. JOHN CORRY.
Mr. John Corry passed away at his home, the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. McCormick, Wynyard-street, Tumut, on Friday, August 7, at the age of 101. He was a native of Miltown Malby, County Clare, Ireland. In October, 1858, he arrived in Sydney, went direct to Tumut, and selected land on Bombowlee Creek. He remained there for about four years, then went to Wagra, where his brother Patrick had a farm. During his stay at Wagra, he had several adventures in gold digging. He returned to Tumut 35 years ago, and purchased the land at the foot of Wynyard street. His brother Patrick, and his sisters, Mrs. Thos. Mclnerney and the late Miss. Holt, came to Australia. One sister remained in Ireland, and a brother, Thomas, went to America, all of whom predeceased him. He was unmarried, and is survived by five nieces and five nephews in Australia, and three nieces and three nephews in America, one of the nephews being a priest.
The remains were laid to rest in the Catholic portion of the old cemetery, beside his brother and two sisters. Eev. Father J. Sharkey, P.P., officiated at the graveside. — R.I.P.
- Reference = https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209628816/john-corry (Death)
- Reference = https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/209628816/john-corry (Birth)
77. Type: Book, Abbr: Tumut Pioneer Cemetery, Title: Tumut Pioneer Cemetery, Auth: Gay Stuckey and Pam Archer, Publ: Tumut Family History Group, Date: 1989
- Reference = page 19 # 49 (Name, Notes)
- Notes: CORRY John, died 7 Aug 1931 aged 101 years.

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