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James Core was transported on the Boddingtons, departing 15th Feb 1793 and arriving 7th Aug 1793 with 129 passengers.
The Boddingtons was Built in 1781. She departed Cork Ireland on 15 February 1793 bound for New South Wales.
Boddingtons (generic)References
| Primary Source | SRNSW List of Convicts transported from Ireland to New South Wales. NRS 1150 [SZ115] 1150_SZ115_0384 |
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Family connections for James (Core) are: Some amendments added Jul 2025. CORE James (Core) was born about 1769. He married Ann (??? her first relationship) in Ireland. He was tried with his wife for stealing money of D (Dermot) at Lifford Assizes Donegal co. Ireland, sentenced to 7years & arrived in NSW as a convict with his family on 7 8 1793 after a voyage of 6months on BODDINGTONS. In 1800 he is recorded with interest in 30acres at Prospect with his wife. He separated from his wife. He died, recorded as murdered, on 1 4 1807 age36/38 after being struck unintentionally (apparantly) with a stick during a drunken? fight-an inquest was held on 8 4 1807-he was buried at St Johns CofE Parramatta. [Some details taken from this Website] Ann/Nancy (???) was born about 1769. She was apparantly tried at Dublin co.Antrim Ireland in August 1791 & sentenced to 7years & again with her husband for stealing money of D (Dermot) at Lifford Assizes Donegal co. Ireland for which she was acquitted & arrived in NSW as a convict with her family on 7 8 1793 after a voyage of 6months on BODDINGTONS. In 1800 she is recorded at Prospect off stores with her husband. She apparantly separated from her husband & lived secondly with Michael (Connelly) emancipist, whom she married on 28 9 1812 at St Johns CofE Parramatta. She produced 2known children in her lifetime. [Some details taken from this Website] James (Core) & Ann (???) produced 3children: 1.James (Core) was born at sea on BODDINGTONS which arived in NSW on 7 8 1793. He married Maria (Boulton age15) on 30 10 1820 at St Johns CofE Parramatta. ..Maria (Boulton) was born in 1805. She died on 19 9 1878 age about73. ..Details of Maria (Boulton)s family are given in entry for Robert (Boulton PERSEUS 1802) on this Website. ..James (Core) & Maria (Bo/oulton) produced at least 4children: ..1.James (Core) was born on 1 1 1821 at Bunbury Curran & baptised on 17 1 1822 age1 at St Marys RC Sydney. ..2.William (Core) was born in 1824. ..3.Margaret (Core) was born in 1825. ..4.George (Core) was born on 9 7 1830 along Western Road & baptised on 27 7 1830, as (Cone), at St Marys RC Sydney. .. 2.George (Core) was born in 1798. Reference: Craig James Smee 'Births and Baptisms Marriages and Defacto Relationships Deaths and Burials New South Wales 1788-1830' ..a complete listing from church & other records in the early colony.
On Sunday last an affray took place at Prospect, in which James Core received a fatal blow on the head with a stick. Several persons were apprehended in consequence, and committed to the gaol at Parramatta. Sydney Gazette, 5 Apr 1807. John Tarleton and Henry McCudden, settlers of Prospect, were indicted, jointly and severally, for the wilful murder of James Core, on the evening of the 29th of March last. The testimony of Mr. Surgeon MILEHAM was first taken as to the cause of death; but the body of the deceased being in a state of putridity before the deponent was called upon to examine it, he could not see any thing that could lead him to conjecture the cause of his death. George Stanbury deposed, that on the evening of that day many persons were at his house at Prospect, among whom were the two prisoners at the bar; and observed that Henry McCudden was in a violent rage, and had a stick under his arm. Patrick Allen deposed, that he was at the house of Stanbury when the unfortunate event took place ; that he saw Tarleton strike the deceased with a stick in the yard, near the house, and saw him fall ; that about ten minutes after the deceased was reported to be in a dying state ; and that Tarleton, who did not appear to be much inebriated, immediately absconded. The deponent further said, that a general riot and confusion had subsisted the whole of the evening. Michael Connelly deposed, that on the evening stated he saw many persons engaged in a fight at Stanbury's ; and on going towards the house perceived McCudden to be running away, he being pursued by Tarleton, who having a stick in his hand, frequently desired him to return and fight like a man ; that he, the deponent, stopped and advised Tarleton to desist and be peaceable ; that the latter consented to do so, and the cause of quarrel being demanded by the deponent, Tarleton's answer was, that James Core (the deceased) had struck him, in consequence of which he had knocked him down ; that upon the report of the unfortunate man's death, he, the deponent, immediately accused Tarleton, who had absconded with several others. A quantity of blood he saw streaming from the ears of the deceased. —Being questioned as to the terms on which Tarleton and the deceased lived, he replied that he never knew or heard of any thing that could cause animosity on either side. John Moss deposed to his being present during the riot at Stanbury's house ; and seeing McCudden in an enraged state, in consequence of his man having received a blow or cut ; that he explained as he entered the house "the man who cut him that man will I kill." That the prisoner McCudden then went out at the front door, and struck the first man he met with his stick, namely, one Joseph Barnes.—That Tarleton then came to the house and inquiring of the deponent whether any of his men were there, went out and leaned against a chimney by the side of James Core, the deceased; that McCudden soon after went towards the chimney, and seeing Tarleton, levelled a violent blow at his head; which the latter stooping to avoid, it was received by the deceased, who instantly fell. McCudden again struck at Tarleton who had defended himself with a stick; and shortly after the unfortunate event of death was pronounced. The witness was very collected and, was perfectly sober at the time. He was conscious the blow received by the deceased had been intended for Tarleton, and that no malice had ever to his knowledge subsisted between the parties. Joseph Jones, servant to Stanbury, corroborated the last evidence by a narrative precisely correspondent; and here the evidence being concluded, the prisoners were put on their defense; which being gone through, Tarleton was acquitted, and McCudden found guilty of manslaughter:—he was therefore fined one shilling, and sentenced to be imprisoned six months. Sydney Gazette, 7 Jun 1807.
James had been married in Ireland and his wife had been tried with him but found not guilty. However, she did follow him to the colony and they had two children James jnr 1794 and George 1796.
1791 - At Lifford Assizes - "James and Nancy Corr, for stealing 27 guineas from D. Dermot, to be transported".(Source: "Belfast Newsletter" 2-6 Sept 1791, page 3) 1800 - James CARR (sic)(AG190), free, "Boddingtons" & Henry McCUDDEN (AG191), prisoner, "Britannia", had land purchased at Prospect. 9 acres were cleared, 4 acres of wheat, 6 acres of maize, total 30 acres. They had 2 hogs & 16 bushels of maize in hand. Both men had women off stores & no children were listed.(Source: Muster of NSW & Norfolk Island 1800-1802 - (Includes) Settlers Muster List 1800) 1807, 8 April - Inquest James CORE died from a blow or blows by two un-named offenders, who were to be charged with manslaughter. State of his body was putrid & couldn't be examined.(Source: AONSW Reel 2232) TARLETON was acquitted, and McCUDDEN (a friend of James) found guilty of manslaughter; he was fined one shilling, and sentenced to be imprisoned for six months. (Source: "Sydney Gazette", 07/06/1807)