John NEWELL

[DaveHam9]

http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/newell-john-4293

Born 30 Nov 1848 Co Down ?

In 1872 Newell arrived at Brisbane in the 'Gauntlet' to join an elder brother in mining at Stanthorpe.

1930 QLD Electoral Roll - Kennedy - Herberton
NEWELL John, Elderslie, Herberton, merchant
NEWELL Janet, Elderslie, Herberton, home duties

Death 1932/C02677 Newell John - James - Margaret McDowall

I don't know when James arrived.

Death 1917/C0478 James Newell - James Newell - Margaret McDowell

Thanks,

Dave

 

[Ellie7]

. John NEWELL . Kilmore b. 30 Nov 1852 in The Hollows, Listooder; brother of James, Thomas, Eliza, Sarah & Mary Anne; attended Kilmore Presbyterian Church; emigrated in 1872 to Queensland, Australia & became wealthy.
James NEWELL . Kilmore married Margaret McDowell 18 Jul 1838 at Kilmore Presbyterian Church

a Scottish family brought to Co. Down c. 1730 to populate the county

http://rosdavies.com/SURNAMES/N/Newell.htm

 

[Ellie7]

MO 25 /7/2007 -
MO Mourne Observer newspaper; http://www.mourneobserver.com/
Looks like a newspaper report

 

[DaveHam9]

Thanks Ellie,

I have 2x Newell - one a direct line and the other connected the reverse way with a family moving from Ireland to Scotland.

Dave