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James Jess emmigrated to Van Diemans Land in 1836 as part of a Bounty Scheme set up to encourage young women and able married men to work in the colony of Australia. They left Southhampton on board the William Metcalf and arrived in Hobart Town in January 1837 with two young sons. Their application was approved by the Rev. Otway John Herbert of St. Anne's Shandon, Cork. The application says that James lived in Lace Lane Cork. I cannot find that street in any old maps of Cork. James is a Cooper. Both James and his wife were born in Cork, baptised at St. Finbbar's Cathedral. Catherine Lyons lived in Bandon Road Cork at birth. I am trying to find out about their lives in Cork before they decided to emmigrate to Australia. Any hints about further researching hints would be most appreciated.
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| Additional Information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 1st Jan 1819 | |
| Date of Death | 1st Jan 1860 (circa) | |
| Spouse (First Name/s and Maiden/Surname) | George Born 1835 Timothy Born 1836 | |
| Spouse (First Name/s and Maiden/Surname) | Catherine Lyons, Mother Margaret Jeffers, Father Timothy Lyons. Baptised 6th April, 1811. St. Finbar's (South) Cork City. Residence Place Bandon Road. | |
