Difference between revisions of "John Lynch"
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Born Ennis, County Clare, [[Ireland]] on 25 December 1926. <ref>List of names of people who figured in the life of Ballarat before and during the Eureka Rebellion of 3 December 1854, unpublished.</ref> | Born Ennis, County Clare, [[Ireland]] on 25 December 1926. <ref>List of names of people who figured in the life of Ballarat before and during the Eureka Rebellion of 3 December 1854, unpublished.</ref> | ||
| − | Lynch first mined at Magpie in September 1853. <ref>List of names of people who figured in the life of Ballarat before and during the Eureka Rebellion of 3 December 1854, unpublished.</ref> | + | Lynch first mined at Magpie in September 1853. <ref>List of names of people who figured in the life of Ballarat before and during the Eureka Rebellion of 3 December 1854, unpublished.</ref>He was married by Fr Patrick Smyth just before Eureka.<ref>Wickham, D., Gervasoni, C. & Phillipson, W., Eureka Research Directory, Ballarat Heritage Services, 1999.</ref> |
Hi died on 21 March 1906 at [[Smythesdale]] and is buried in the [[Smythesdale Cemetery]]. <ref>List of names of people who figured in the life of Ballarat before and during the Eureka Rebellion of 3 December 1854, unpublished.</ref> | Hi died on 21 March 1906 at [[Smythesdale]] and is buried in the [[Smythesdale Cemetery]]. <ref>List of names of people who figured in the life of Ballarat before and during the Eureka Rebellion of 3 December 1854, unpublished.</ref> | ||
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==Goldfields Involvement, 1854== | ==Goldfields Involvement, 1854== | ||
| − | Lynch was a participant at the [[Eureka Stockade]] battle, being a Captain under [[Peter Lalor]]. After the battle Lynch helped conceal Peter Lalor in a hole and covered him with slabs. Lynch claimed that the greatest loss of life took place after the Stockade battle. | + | Lynch was a participant at the [[Eureka Stockade]] battle, being a Captain under [[Peter Lalor]]. After the battle Lynch helped conceal Peter Lalor in a hole and covered him with slabs. Lynch claimed that the greatest loss of life took place after the Stockade battle.<ref>Wickham, D., Gervasoni, C. & Phillipson, W., Eureka Research Directory, Ballarat Heritage Services, 1999.</ref> |
Lynch was one of the [[Prisoners]] held after the [[Eureka Stockade]] but was released without being tried for treason.<ref>List of names of people who figured in the life of Ballarat before and during the Eureka Rebellion of 3 December 1854, unpublished.</ref> | Lynch was one of the [[Prisoners]] held after the [[Eureka Stockade]] but was released without being tried for treason.<ref>List of names of people who figured in the life of Ballarat before and during the Eureka Rebellion of 3 December 1854, unpublished.</ref> | ||
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==Post 1854 Experiences== | ==Post 1854 Experiences== | ||
| + | After the Eureka Stockade Lynch was one of the first to ‘rush’ to Smythe’s Creek in 1855, where he became district surveyor. Lynch played a prominent role in education and the Council at [[Smythesdale]], becoming the first Chairman of the Municipality of Browns and Scarsdale in 1862. <ref>Wickham, D., Gervasoni, C. & Phillipson, W., Eureka Research Directory, Ballarat Heritage Services, 1999.</ref> | ||
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| + | On the second anniversary of the Eureka stockade battle, Lynch led a small procession to the site of the stockade, and read address to those who were gathered.<ref>Wickham, D., Gervasoni, C. & Phillipson, W., Eureka Research Directory, Ballarat Heritage Services, 1999.</ref> | ||
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| + | In 1873 Lynch was an examiner for scientific subjects at the Ballarat School of Mines. <ref>Wickham, D., Gervasoni, C. & Phillipson, W., Eureka Research Directory, Ballarat Heritage Services, 1999.</ref> | ||
| + | At the time of the 50th anniversary of Eureka Lynch was described as a bent form leaning on the arm of his son, Captain Lynch of the 3rd Battalion, Victorian Rangers Volunteers. As they passed many older men doffed their hats. He is buried with his wife and children at Smythesdale.<ref>Wickham, D., Gervasoni, C. & Phillipson, W., Eureka Research Directory, Ballarat Heritage Services, 1999.</ref> | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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:SMYTHESDALE. Wednesday. - Deep regret was felt here when it became known that Mr John Lynch, mining surveyor for the [[Smythesdale]] district, has died. The deceased, who had been in failing health for the last four or five years, became unconscious on Monday last, and remained so until his death on Wednesday. Mr. Lynch, who was 80 years of age, was born in County Clare, [[Ireland]], and left for the Victorian goldfields in the early fifties. He followed mining pursuits, and was ultimately elected by the diggers as surveyor for Warren's Lead, the appointment being afterwards confirmed by the Government. | :SMYTHESDALE. Wednesday. - Deep regret was felt here when it became known that Mr John Lynch, mining surveyor for the [[Smythesdale]] district, has died. The deceased, who had been in failing health for the last four or five years, became unconscious on Monday last, and remained so until his death on Wednesday. Mr. Lynch, who was 80 years of age, was born in County Clare, [[Ireland]], and left for the Victorian goldfields in the early fifties. He followed mining pursuits, and was ultimately elected by the diggers as surveyor for Warren's Lead, the appointment being afterwards confirmed by the Government. | ||
| − | :He was also one of those who took an active part in the historic Eureka riot, being one of [[Peter Lalor]]'s lieutenants. Years ago he was prominent in all local movements, and was elected a councillor of the borough of [[Smythesdale]] in 1861. A few years afterwards, he was one of those who formed the borough of Browns and Scarsdale. Mr Lynch was married in Ballarat in 1857, his wife having pre-deceased him by a few years. The surviving family consists of Captain J. Lynch, Mr Maurice Lynch, M.B., Mr Peter Lynch, L.R.C.S., Mr. [[Arthur Lynch]], M. A., ex-member for Galway in the British House of Commons, and | + | :He was also one of those who took an active part in the historic Eureka riot, being one of [[Peter Lalor]]'s lieutenants. Years ago he was prominent in all local movements, and was elected a councillor of the borough of [[Smythesdale]] in 1861. A few years afterwards, he was one of those who formed the borough of Browns and Scarsdale. Mr Lynch was married in Ballarat in 1857, his wife having pre-deceased him by a few years. The surviving family consists of Captain J. Lynch, Mr Maurice Lynch, M.B., Mr Peter Lynch, L.R.C.S., Mr. [[Arthur Lynch]], M. A., ex-member for Galway in the British House of Commons, and best known as "Colonel" Lynch during the South African war; Mr Thomas Lynch, a surveyor in West Australian; and one daughter, Miss B. Lunch. The funeral, which is of a private character, is to take place to-morrow (Thursday).<ref>''Argus'', 22 March 1906.</ref> |
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
Revision as of 19:28, 4 April 2013
Contents
Background
Born Ennis, County Clare, Ireland on 25 December 1926. [1]
Lynch first mined at Magpie in September 1853. [2]He was married by Fr Patrick Smyth just before Eureka.[3]
Hi died on 21 March 1906 at Smythesdale and is buried in the Smythesdale Cemetery. [4]
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Goldfields Involvement, 1854
Lynch was a participant at the Eureka Stockade battle, being a Captain under Peter Lalor. After the battle Lynch helped conceal Peter Lalor in a hole and covered him with slabs. Lynch claimed that the greatest loss of life took place after the Stockade battle.[5]
Lynch was one of the Prisoners held after the Eureka Stockade but was released without being tried for treason.[6]
Post 1854 Experiences
After the Eureka Stockade Lynch was one of the first to ‘rush’ to Smythe’s Creek in 1855, where he became district surveyor. Lynch played a prominent role in education and the Council at Smythesdale, becoming the first Chairman of the Municipality of Browns and Scarsdale in 1862. [7]
On the second anniversary of the Eureka stockade battle, Lynch led a small procession to the site of the stockade, and read address to those who were gathered.[8]
In 1873 Lynch was an examiner for scientific subjects at the Ballarat School of Mines. [9]
At the time of the 50th anniversary of Eureka Lynch was described as a bent form leaning on the arm of his son, Captain Lynch of the 3rd Battalion, Victorian Rangers Volunteers. As they passed many older men doffed their hats. He is buried with his wife and children at Smythesdale.[10]
See also
Further Reading
Corfield, J.,Wickham, D., & Gervasoni, C. The Eureka Encyclopaedia, Ballarat Heritage Services, 2004.
Lynch, John, The Story of the Eureka Stockade (facsimile), Ballarat Heritage Services.
Mentioned on Rev. T.J. Linnane's List.[11]
Obituary
- EUREKA VETERAN DEAD.
- FATHER OF "COLONEL" LYNCH.
- SMYTHESDALE. Wednesday. - Deep regret was felt here when it became known that Mr John Lynch, mining surveyor for the Smythesdale district, has died. The deceased, who had been in failing health for the last four or five years, became unconscious on Monday last, and remained so until his death on Wednesday. Mr. Lynch, who was 80 years of age, was born in County Clare, Ireland, and left for the Victorian goldfields in the early fifties. He followed mining pursuits, and was ultimately elected by the diggers as surveyor for Warren's Lead, the appointment being afterwards confirmed by the Government.
- He was also one of those who took an active part in the historic Eureka riot, being one of Peter Lalor's lieutenants. Years ago he was prominent in all local movements, and was elected a councillor of the borough of Smythesdale in 1861. A few years afterwards, he was one of those who formed the borough of Browns and Scarsdale. Mr Lynch was married in Ballarat in 1857, his wife having pre-deceased him by a few years. The surviving family consists of Captain J. Lynch, Mr Maurice Lynch, M.B., Mr Peter Lynch, L.R.C.S., Mr. Arthur Lynch, M. A., ex-member for Galway in the British House of Commons, and best known as "Colonel" Lynch during the South African war; Mr Thomas Lynch, a surveyor in West Australian; and one daughter, Miss B. Lunch. The funeral, which is of a private character, is to take place to-morrow (Thursday).[12]
See also
Further Reading
Corfield, J.,Wickham, D., & Gervasoni, C. The Eureka Encyclopaedia, Ballarat Heritage Services, 2004.
References
- ↑ List of names of people who figured in the life of Ballarat before and during the Eureka Rebellion of 3 December 1854, unpublished.
- ↑ List of names of people who figured in the life of Ballarat before and during the Eureka Rebellion of 3 December 1854, unpublished.
- ↑ Wickham, D., Gervasoni, C. & Phillipson, W., Eureka Research Directory, Ballarat Heritage Services, 1999.
- ↑ List of names of people who figured in the life of Ballarat before and during the Eureka Rebellion of 3 December 1854, unpublished.
- ↑ Wickham, D., Gervasoni, C. & Phillipson, W., Eureka Research Directory, Ballarat Heritage Services, 1999.
- ↑ List of names of people who figured in the life of Ballarat before and during the Eureka Rebellion of 3 December 1854, unpublished.
- ↑ Wickham, D., Gervasoni, C. & Phillipson, W., Eureka Research Directory, Ballarat Heritage Services, 1999.
- ↑ Wickham, D., Gervasoni, C. & Phillipson, W., Eureka Research Directory, Ballarat Heritage Services, 1999.
- ↑ Wickham, D., Gervasoni, C. & Phillipson, W., Eureka Research Directory, Ballarat Heritage Services, 1999.
- ↑ Wickham, D., Gervasoni, C. & Phillipson, W., Eureka Research Directory, Ballarat Heritage Services, 1999.
- ↑ List of names of people who figured in the life of Ballarat before and during the Eureka Rebellion of 3 December 1854, unpublished.
- ↑ Argus, 22 March 1906.
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