Ahern, John
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| PERSONAL DETAILS | John AHERN |
|---|---|
| Birth date and place | 1821 Somerstown, Cork, Ireland. |
| Baptism date and place | |
| Civil Census Residences | See Musters below (1841, 1851). |
| Occupations pre-WA | Labourer. |
| Physical Description | Height: 5 ft. 5¼ ins. Complexion: fair. Eyes: grey. Hair: dark brown. |
| Marriage date and place | 23 Aug 1847, St Paul’s Parish, Dublin, Ireland. |
| Spouse | Rosanna MOONEY b. 1820 d. 1855. |
| Children | Bartholomew b.1848, Ireland. Died in the Crimea 1854. Ernest b. 1849 Ireland. Died in the Crimea 1854. Mary Ann b. 1850, Limerick, Ireland. |
| Death date and place | 25 Nov 1889, Geraldton, Western Australia. |
| Burial date and place | 26 Nov 1889, Old Geraldton Cemetery, Geraldton, WA. |
| Will and Probate | None. |
| Death Notices and Obituaries | None. |
| ARMED FORCES | |
| Regiment(s) | 68th Durham Light Infantry. |
| Regiment No. and Rank | #1554 Private. |
| Attestation date and place | 26 Aug 1839 Cork, Ireland. |
| Service/Campaigns | Quebec, Canada 3 years. Malta 7 months. Turkey and Crimea 1 year 9 months. Ionian Islands 1 year 4 months. East Indies 3 years 5 months. |
| Musters | 1841 Ashton under Lyme [WO12-7654]. 1851 Birr, Ireland [WO12-7663]. |
| Promotions | Private to Corporal 1 May 1854. |
| Medals, Clasps and Badges | Crimea War Medal clasps Alma, Balaklava, Inkermann, Sebastopol. Turkish Crimea Medal. Five Good Conduct Badges. |
| Casualty/Medical | None. |
| Regimental Courts Martial | None. |
| District Courts Martial | None. |
| General Courts Martial | None. |
| Discharge date and place | 22 Jan 1861 Fermoy, Ireland. |
| Length of Service | 21 years 157 days. |
| Chelsea Pension Reference | WO97/1594/2. |
| Post Discharge Residence | Cork. |
| Post Discharge Pension District | 1st Cork (1861). Gloucester (1861). |
| Pension Amount | 1/6d. per diem. Increased to 2/- per diem 18 Jan 1881 for service EPF. |
| ARRIVAL AND LIFE IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA | |
| Ship | Merchantman. |
| Departure and Arrival | 12 Oct 1862 London; 14 Feb 1863 Fremantle. Via Bermuda. |
| Status/Occupation | Enrolled Pensioner Force. Sergeant of EPF for the Camden Harbour Settlement 1865-1866. |
| Land Grant/Purchase | 26 Nov 1883, North Fremantle Lot 61 (grant). 28 Jan 1884, North Fremantle Lot 52, later 66 Stirling Highway (purchase) [Heritage Council WA Register, p.4, footnote 7]. |
| Subscriptions | |
| Misc. Newspaper Articles | Inquirer & Commercial News 25 Jan, 26 Apr 1865; 10 Jan 1866. Perth Gazette & West Australian Times 21 Apr 1865; 12 Jan 1866. |