Biographical information"CLINCH, James L, b. 1815. d. 28.4. 1899, eldest son of Will1am & Hargaret
of Cholsey Berkshire, England, an'. 2. 1.1840 per Westmoreland (family
tradition, not listed), m. 9. l2 . 1853 Catherine O'CONNELL b. 1827, dtr .
of Henry (an attorney), she arr. 13.6.1853 per Sabrina. Chd. 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)", Hary
~llen b. 1862 d . 1863, Elizabeth b. 1875 d. 1875. Pastora1ist &
farmer: "Berkshire Valley" Moora. Pioneer at Bebano holding extensive
pastoral leases 1847- . Built substantial homestead & outbuildings &
flour mill. Member of Toorlyay. Northam & Victoria Plains Agric. Soc.
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
& 1884 & a tutor in 1881." (BDWA)
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