James Emmett

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Summary

Born
Jan 1822
Conviction
Uttering/passing forged notes
Departure
Apr 1844
Arrival
Jul 1844
Death
Jul 1892
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Personal Information

Name: James Emmett
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1822
Death: 12th Jul 1892
Age at death: 70
Occupation: Gardener/Nurseryman

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 22nd Apr 1844
Arrival: 30th Jul 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Emmett was transported on the Maria Somes, departing 22nd Apr 1844 and arriving 30th Jul 1844 with 264 passengers.

Maria SomesMaria Somes (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 59 (31)
Source DescriptionThis record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro
Original SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 7th July 2025

New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-21 page 161 (29 Jun 1887 to 04 Oct 1887) POL709-1-22 page 155 (08 May 1888 to 25 Sep 1888) POL709-1-23 page 123 (31 Oct 1888 to 28 Jul 1891) 1892 - Burial & Death. Last known residence: New Town Charitable Institution, New Town Cornelian Bay Cemetery. Pauper, Section A, Number 531 Date of burial: 12 Jul 1892

State Library of Queensland on 7th October 2011

James EMMETT born abt 1822 Rosendale, Lancashire, England. married Mary RYAN born abt 1824 Kildare (?Ireland) on 4 September 1848 at St George's Church of England, Hobart, Tasmania, Australia. [Reg. No: 1740] following an application to do so. Issue: Isaac Emmett born 2 January 1850; James Emmett born 14 August 1851; Richard Emmett born 20 May 1853; Unknown Emmett born 28 June 1848 in Hobart, Tasmania. James EMMETT was Protestant.