Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

McEncroe, John

Irish priest who opposed transportation and strenuously advocated the rights of the working man. Despite upheaval between the Irish and English orders of the church he was held in high esteem by Protestants and Catholics alike.

Milestone
Born
Ardsallagh, Tipperary, Ireland
26 Dec 1794
Arrived Sydney
1832
Died
Sydney
22 Aug 1868
Buried
25 Aug 1868
Occupation
Position
1844 - 1868
1850