O'Brien, Mathew
Person
Dates
- Existence: 1844 - 1897
Biography
Mathew O'Brien was born in County Clare, Ireland. He married Julia Higgins on 21 Feb. 1867 at Killinchy. In some records, Mathew is spelled Matthew. His son, John Francis, married May Winter on 18 Oct. 1916.
Found in 1 Collection or Record:
O'Brien family papers
Collection
Identifier: CCL Archive 0967
Scope and Contents
Family papers including the handwritten diary of farm activities and expenses on Killinchy farm in Canterbury. The diary was started by Mathew O'Brien and continued by John O'Brien after his father's death on 5 October 1897. Also includes a family tree, Christchurch centennial photos and booklet, certificates of investment in sail training for the youth of New Zealand, and a postcard album.
Dates:
1896-1912
Found in:
Christchurch City Libraries Archives