James Silver came to Australia in 1892 where he was later joined by his fiancee Janet Todd.
They married in Brisbane, Queensland, before moving more than 200km west to Kooroongarra where they raised their family.
They later returned to Brisbane where James continued his trade as a builder.
James and Janet had the following children:
1. Margaret Isabella SILVER, b. 19 Oct 1893, Kooroongarra, Millmerran, Queensland, Australia ![]() ![]() |
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2. Grace Helen SILVER, b. 20 Mar 1895, Kooroongarra, Millmerran, Queensland, Australia ![]() ![]() |
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3. John Alexander SILVER, b. 26 Jul 1897, Kooroongarra, Millmerran, Queensland, Australia ![]() ![]() |
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4. Nettie SILVER, b. 18 Nov 1899, Kooroongarra, Millmerran, Queensland, Australia ![]() ![]() |
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5. Eva SILVER, b. 18 Nov 1899, Kooroongarra, Millmerran, Queensland, Australia ![]() ![]() |
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6. James Strachan SILVER, b. 4 Jun 1901, Queensland, Australia ![]() ![]() |