can anyone help in offering information on Mathew's parents and/or siblings. Mathew was a corporal in the Westmeath Militia and was held accountable for the actions of two soldiers in his section/platoon. ultimate result of this problem was transportation for life to Australia. he arrived in the Colony on board the Brittania circa 1896. mathew was believed to be in his late twenties when he married Mary Small (second daughter of John Small and Mary Parker (John and Mary were married in Sydney Cove 12 Oct 1788)

please offer all info to Norman Hughes (descendant of Mathew) on email address: whalsay@exemail.com.au