John Maher was born 1843 in Moyne, County Tipperary, Republic of Ireland to Patrick Maher (1817-1890) and Margaret Tierney (1820-1892) and died 27 October 1914 Walcha, New South Wales, Australia of unspecified causes. He married Margaret Marra (1845-1873) 3 February 1867 in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia. He married Catherine Magdalene Kennedy (1847-1910) 6 February 1875 in Armidale, New South Wales, Australia.
He came from Templetuohy & Moyne area of County Tipperary
He came to Australia in the 1860's. Had 4 children with first wife Margaret Marra. He then married Catherine Kennedy, who was a daughter of convicts.
Lived in Bendemeer, NSW, Australia
Children
| Name | Birth | Death | Joined with |
| Michael Maher (1868-1956) | 31 January 1868 Armidale, New South Wales, Australia | 23 July 1956 Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia | Mary Jane Dodds (1866-1938) |
| Daniel Maher (1869-1937) | 4 March 1869 Armidale, New South Wales, Australia | 11 December 1937 Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia | Ellen Mary Ahrens (1871-1933) |
| James Maher (1870-1944) | 5 September 1870 Armidale, New South Wales, Australia | 7 October 1944 Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia | Catherine Elizabeth Lonergan (1868-1946) |
| John Francis Maher (1873-1962) | 9 February 1873 Bendemeer, New South Wales, Australia | 14 October 1962 Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia | Gertrude Creevey (1884-1981) |
Obituary
The death of Mr. John Maher, an old pioneer and well known grazier of the Tamworth district, occurred at his residence, "Masondale," Woolbrook, on Tuesday.
The late Mr. Maher was born in County Tipperary, Ireland, 72 years ago. He emigrated to Anstralia at the age of 20 years, and for the past 50 years has resided in this district.
The pioneers of those days had to face many trials and tribulations. The sheep runs were not fenced, and consequently it was necessary to have a shepherd in attendance. For some years Mr. Maher acted in that capacity for the late Mr. Gibson, of Bendemeer.
Deceased subsequently selected on Surveyor's Creek, Woolbrook, and by his superabundance of pluck and energy proved most successful in sheep raising generally. The late Mr. Maher was widely known and respected throughout the Tamworth district, and by his genial disposition and open, countenance made quite a wide circle of friends. He was a particular friend of his Lordship, Dr. O'Connor, Bishop of Armidale.
Some thirty-five years ago when Tamworth was attached to the diocese of Maitland, the present Bishop then used to traverse the northern tablelands on horseback, and was a frequent visitor to Mr. Maher's residence. That past friendship remained right up to the time of deceased's death.
Mr. Maher was married twice, and was predeceased by his second wife by some four years.
He is survived by seven sons and two daughters. They are: Mr. Michael Maher (Woolbrook), Cr. Daniel Maher (Woolbrook), Mr. John Maher (Moonbi), Mr James Maher (Tamworth), Mr. Patrick Maher (Moonbi), Mr. Thomas Maher (Moonbi), and Mr. Martin Maher (Moonbi), Mrs. Robinson (Woolbrook), and Mrs. Lord (Woolbrook).
Mrs. Eggleton, who died at Newcastle about twelve months ago, was also a daughter of deceased.
The funeral took place yesterday, when the interment was made at Bendemeer.
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