CONNAUGHTON, Fergus
24 May 1910 – 14 March 2000
Origin Kilrickle, County Galway, Ireland
First settled in Three Springs, WA
ESPERANCE BAY
Departure Port Southampton
Arrival Year 1930
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Fergus Connaughton arrived from Ireland & settled in Three Springs in 1930. He was a grain grower, had Merino sheep & Shorthorn cattle studs as well as owner of several properties in the Three Springs & Mingenew shires. He was a breeder & owner of successful thoroughbred racehorses, He continued farming until his death at age 89. He was twice married and had six children.
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