Quick note to say thanks for advice, I'll give it a go. I will be smiling from ear to ear if it works. Regards Jenny ----- Original Message ----- From: "Jim Blair" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 9:56 AM Subject: Re: [AUS-IRISH] McALLISTER > Hi Jenny as Customs Officer he would have been employed by the Government > and would have to list his history on an application form as all Crown > workers did in those days.www.qld.gov.au they may help you as it is past the > 99yr period. Jim > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Jenny Formosa" <[email protected]> > To: <[email protected]> > Sent: Tuesday, January 08, 2002 9:48 AM > Subject: [AUS-IRISH] McALLISTER > > > > While browsing Google search for Ireland, I read that in 1837 vital > registration began. I am wondering if there are records for this anywhere > and how would we get access to them. > > My James McAllister married abt 1837 in Limerick and then by 1840 had a > son in Sydney, Australia. I haven'd been able to find any information on him > except he was the first customs house officer for Brisbane, probably around > 1859. This was taken from his son's orbituary notice.I have his wife Ellen's > death certificate, giving marriage period etc. > > Would love to hear from any one with a connection or any advice. > > > > Regards Jenny > > Cairns QLD Aust. > > > > > > ==== AUS-IRISH Mailing List ==== > > Toowoomba Dead Persons Society > > www.audps.com > > > > ============================== > > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, > go to: > > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > > > > > ==== AUS-IRISH Mailing List ==== > >>"A truly happy person is one who can enjoy the scenery on a detour."<< > > ============================== > To join Ancestry.com and access our 1.2 billion online genealogy records, go to: > http://www.ancestry.com/rd/redir.asp?targetid=571&sourceid=1237 > >