Mr Michael Minchin, Co. Carlow, Ireland - 1896 Ireland Genealogy Projects Archives Carlow Index Copyright Contributed by Susie Warren susieissassy@gmail.com ______________________________ DEATH OF MR M. MINCHIN. - Mr. Michael Minchin, a very old colonist, died at his residence, Grenfell-street, on Tuesday. The deceased who was a native of Carlow, Ireland, arrived in the colony some 60 years ago. He took up land at the spot where the Maid of Auckland Hotel now stands on the South-road, and fallowed farming pursuits. Later on he went to Flagstaff Hill, and there he remained for about 20 years. He had 14 children - 11 sons and 3 daughters - but only two are living (Mr. John Minchin, of Nailsworth, and Mr. Matthew Minchin, of Wilcania. The remains were interred in the Roman Catholic Cemetery, West-terrace, pm Wednesday. Father Murphy officiated at the grave, and Mr. J. B. Siebert carried out the funeral arrangements. The Advertiser (Adelaide, SA : 1889 - 1931) Thursday 8 October 1896 p 5 Article