JAMES McWATTERS
My 2nd Great Grandfather is James McWatters - born circa 1822 Crumlin, County Antrim Northern Ireland. He reputedly married a Georgina Green in the USA circa 1849. He qualified as a Master Mariner in 1851 and sailed to many ports on the US east coast.
He emigrated to Victoria in 1854 to seek his fortune in gold.He died on 8 March 1892, and is buried at Chewton Victoria Australia.
I would like to correspond further with anyone who can assist with this family who emigrated to Australia. My email address is
Regards
Ian Sutherland