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James Josey
James Josey

(Landowner)

"The deceased was bluff in his manner, but thoroughly respected as one of the pioneers of the district ..." - The Queenslander, 28 February 1908, p.500

(Image available from State Library of Queensland, Neg. 178969)
Born: 12 August 1821, Aldworth, Berkshire, England
Convicted: 22 February 1840, Berkshire Assizes
Sentence: 15 years transportation
Ship: Eden
Transported: Arrived in New South Wales 18 November 1840
Died: 28 February 1908. Buried in Ipswich Cemetery
Notes:

Sent to Moreton Bay in April 1841
Ticket of Leave April 1847

Further reading:

Articles

Biography - Aldine History of Queensland,
                 Volume 2 – Appendix: Biographical Sketches, p. 143

ObituaryThe Queenslander, 28 February 1908, p.500

Websites

Six Mile Woogaroo and Goodna Creek: Pioneer Settlers [new window]

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Last updated: 15th October 2009

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