Huge thanks to:
Sources:
- Lenore Frost and Bob Chalmers at Essendon Historical Society
- Fiona Belcher an owner of the Cross Keys Hotel.
- Lucy2 of Rootschat for finding all about Thomas Kelly (and that his name wasn't Charles as reported in news article)
- Riley of Rootschat for transcribing the probate document of Thomas Kelly from the Wellington Archives for me.
- Peter Ross of Yackandandah for photographing the grave of John Kelly for me.
- List members of Rootsweb Vic NE
- Brigid Simpson and Mary Stacey (descendants of Alexander Morgan) for making contact and sharing wonderful photos and stories.
- Teresa Coles for photos and information on Johanna Barrett
- Kim Peart Gratton for photos and information on John Kelly's family
- Don Lowe and his daughters Kate and Brigid for making contact and sharing family stories.
- Alistair Lamont for his research and contact in 2003. Lost contact but would I'd love to hear from you again Alistair.
- Cecile Mulcahy, Irish researcher, http://offthebeatentrack.weebly.com/ for Irish records on the Kelly's at Dualla.
- Belinda Williams for her search of the immigration records and findings on the descendants of Francis Edward Morgan.
- Cathy Mann for help, advice and transcriptions.
Sources:
- Cole/Tetlow Index of Hotel Records
- Old photo from the Coburg Historical Society collection
- Victorian and New Zealand Birth Marriage Death records and certificates
- Irish Roman Catholic Church records.
- St. Francis Church website.
- Wills and Probate records
- family photos and stories
- Argus newspaper articles
- Papers Past New Zealand newspaper archives online
- Lenore Frost and Bob Chalmers at Essendon Historical Society
- Cemetery records.