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Seeking information about Edward King born 1825 possible brother John born 1815(married Mary Anglem 1839)Both men came to Melbourne around 1841-44

The parents of Edward were Patrick and Ellen.Edwards referees on his immigration papers were Nicholas Prendergast, Matthew McNamara and John McGrath

Any leads appreciated
Julie King

Nicholas Prendergast appears in the Griffith's land valuation of 1855 in the townland of Iragh in the parish of Killuran, Union of Tulla, this might be a clue to where you should be searching http://www.clarelibrary.ie/eolas/coclar ... ffithp.htm

Church records for Killuran may be too late for you
Civil Parish: Killuran
RC Parish: O'Callaghan's Mills
Diocese:KL
Earliest Record: b.1.1835; m. 1.1835
Parish Address: The Parish Priest, O'Callaghan's Mills, Co. Clare