John McLucas1

M, #268, b. 23 October 1782, d. 7 July 1860
FatherArchibald McLucas2
MotherChristian McDougall1
Relationship3rd great-grandfather of Timothy George Sheens
ChartsAncestors of Timothy George Sheens (DNA trail)
Ancestors of Timothy George Sheens (paper trail)
Last Edited12 Jan 2022
Baptism*23 October 1782 Kilmore & Kilbride, Argyll, Scotland;
Arch. MacLukais & Christian McIlphadrig in Kilmore had their lawful son John baptised3 
Birth of Daughter1815 Isle of Mull, Scotland;Principal=Anne McLucas4 
Birth of Daughter1816 Isle of Mull, Scotland;Principal=Mary McLucas5 
Birth of Daughter1822 Isle of Mull, Scotland;Principal=Sally McLucas6 
Birth of Daughter1828 Isle of Mull, Scotland;Principal=Margaret McLucas7 
Birth of Son1830 Isle of Mull, Scotland;Principal=Archibald McLucas8 
Immigration*23 January 1840 "George Fyfe", Sydney, NSW;
John McLucas
MARRIED MALE IMMIGRANT
Arrived by Ship: George Fyfe
Brought out by: Government
A Native of: Island of Mull son of Archibald a Farmer & Christian McDougall his wife
Calling: Farmer
Age: 48 years
Persons certifying Registry of Baptism:
Character, and Person certifying the same:
State of bodily health, strength, and probable usefulness: Good
Religion: Presbyterian
Remarks: Reads & Writes
No complaints9 
Article*27 January 1840 "The Sydney Monitor and Commercial Advertiser", NSW;
The undermentioned persons who arrived in the Government ship George Fyfe, from Scotland, are now domiciled in the Government Barracks. Those who are desirous of engaging their services by applying to the Superintendant, at the Buildings.

MARRIED
Cartwrights 3
Farm Servants 6
Ploughmen 2
Shepherds 9
Stonemason 1
Midwife 1
Total 22

SINGLE MEN
Cartwright 1
Farm Servants 7
House Servants 2
Miller 1
Ploughmen 6
Shoemakers 2
Shepherds 15
Stonemason 1
Stockman 1
Sawyer 1
Turner 1
Total 38

SINGLE WOMEN
Dairymaids 3
Dressmaker 1
House Servants 22
Laundresses 2
Nursery Maids 3
Needlewoman 1
Total 32

J. DENHAM PINNOCK.
Immigration Office,
Jan. 23, 1840.;Principal=Flora Kennedy, Witness=Anne McLucas10 
Death*7 July 1860 Glen Martin, near Clarence Town, NSW;
Name: John McLucus
Date of Death: 7th July, 1860
Place of Death: Glen Martin near Clarence Town
Occupation: Farmer
Sex: Male
Age: 78
Conjugal Status:
Place of Birth: Scotland
Time in Aust Colonies: 20 years in NSW

Father: Archibald McLucus
Occupation:
Mother: Christian Kilpaterick

Place of Marriage: Kilmore, Scotland
Age at Marriage: 28
Name of Spouse: Flora Kennedy
Children of Marriage: Malcolm, Lachlan, Archibald
Informant: Lachlan McLucus, son, Glen Martin

Cause of Death: Enlargement of Prostate
Length of Illness: uncertain
Medical Attendant: Fredk. Acret
Date Last Seen: 4th July, 1860

Date of Burial: 9th July, 1860
Place of Burial: Clarence Town
Minister & Religion: None
Undertaker: Thomas Fraser
Witnesses: Charles Ikin, Andrew Scotland11 
Probate*28 July 1865 NSW;
John McLucas
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28th July 1865 This day upon Petition Administration of all and Singular the Goods Chattels Credits and Effects of John McLucas deceased was granted to Lachlan McLucas a son and one of the next of kin of the deceased Intestate Intestate died the 7th day of July 1861 Goods sworn at £100 Letters of Administration dated the same day as granted.12 

Family

Flora Kennedy
Children

Citations

  1. [S3] State Records of NSW Assisted (bounty) immigrants, 1839-1842, John McLucas.
  2. [S3] State Records of NSW Assisted (bounty) immigrants, 1839-1842, John, Flora, Christina, Anne, Mary, Malcolm, Lachlan, Sally, Roderick and Archibald McLucas.
  3. [S14] Scotlandspeople.gov.uk, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, baptism John MacLukais.
  4. [S3] State Records of NSW Assisted (bounty) immigrants, 1839-1842, Anne McLucas.
  5. [S3] State Records of NSW Assisted (bounty) immigrants, 1839-1842, Mary McLucas.
  6. [S3] State Records of NSW Assisted (bounty) immigrants, 1839-1842, Sally McLucas.
  7. [S3] State Records of NSW Assisted (bounty) immigrants, 1839-1842, Margaret McLucas.
  8. [S3] State Records of NSW Assisted (bounty) immigrants, 1839-1842, Archibald McLucas.
  9. [S3] State Records of NSW Assisted (bounty) immigrants, 1839-1842.
  10. [S154] Australian Newspapers, trove.nla.gov.au.
  11. [S106] NSW Death Certificate, 3610/1860 John McLucus.
  12. [S377] NSW Will Books, 1800-1952, online http://www.findmypast.com, John McLucas 1861.
  13. [S3] State Records of NSW Assisted (bounty) immigrants, 1839-1842, Christine McLucas.
  14. [S14] Scotlandspeople.gov.uk, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, baptism Catherine McLucash 1815.
  15. [S3] State Records of NSW Assisted (bounty) immigrants, 1839-1842, Markham McLucas.
  16. [S3] State Records of NSW Assisted (bounty) immigrants, 1839-1842, Lachlan McLucas.
  17. [S14] Scotlandspeople.gov.uk, online www.scotlandspeople.gov.uk, baptism Alexander McLucash 1823.
  18. [S3] State Records of NSW Assisted (bounty) immigrants, 1839-1842, Roderick McLucas.