Hello Rosemary - Thanks for getting back - What you have given me helps a little, but I still need to know from where he came - What part of Ireland? The name of his wife does not ring a bell either. I do not know a lot about Alexander Hunter other than what I have told you - I believe he arrived in Australia about 1850 and lived in Melbourne and married Harriet Palmer. Have you tried to obtain a death certificate for your Robert? Alexander and Harriet had a son named Robert and Alexander's father was Robert - coincidence? - Need more information - Regards - Richard