Biographical information James L Clinch, b. 1815. d. 28.4. 1899, eldest son of William and Margaret of Cholsey Berkshire, England, m. 9. l2 . 1853 Catherine O'Connell b. 1827, daughter of Henry (an attorney), she arrived 13.6.1853 per Sabrina. Children Emma Jane b . 1854 d. 1941, William Henry b. 1855 d. 1859, Alfred James b. 1858 d. 1940, Frederick b. 1862 d . 1912 (in wreck of "Koombana)", Mary Ellen b. 1862 d . 1863, Elizabeth b. 1875 d. 1875. Pastora1ist and farmer: "Berkshire Valley" Moora. Pioneer at Bebano holding extensive pastoral leases 1847- . Built substantial homestead and outbuildings and flour mill. Member of Toodyay. Northam & Victoria Plains Agricultural Society 1854- . Organised 1st race meeting at Victoria Plains. Foundation member of Victoria Plains Rd . Bd. 1871- 1886. Employed 75 or more TIL
men 1859-1887 including a brickmaker 1872, carpenters 1872, 1875, 1879 and 1880 and a tutor in 1881.
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