Researchers who have claimed this convict
There is currently one researcher who has claimed James Cobb
- Researcher (Brian & Toni )
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Biographies
James partnered Guiseppe La Rosa (Guildford 1812) and Isaac Walker (Admiral Gambier 1808) in bush ranging activities ; assault robbery Henry Taylor at apprentices Hill, Eleanor Brown and Samuel Latkin at Iron Cove.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 22 January 1814 p1!& 29 January 1814 page 2 & 5 February 1814 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 June 2014
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Research notes
James was born about 1785 Surrey
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 June 2014
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James was tried and convicted at Surrey Assizes on 22,March 1809 and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 June 2014
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James arrived Sydney aged about 24 aboard Anne on 26 February 1810
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 June 2014
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James together with Isaac Walker and Guiseppe La Rosa were convicted on 22 March 1814 of bush ranging and sentenced to death.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSW Advertiser 2 April 1814 page 2
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 June 2014
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James sentence was commuted to life along with Isaac Walker while Guiseppe La rosa was hanged on 10 April 1814.
Source; Sydney Gazette NSWAdvertiser 16 April 1814 p1
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 June 2014
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James married Mary McCarthy (Broxbornebury 1814) on 6 August 1818 Christ Church Newcastle NSW
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 June 2014
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James died 14 December 1836 General Hospital Sydney NSW.
Source; NSW State Archives Convict Death Register
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 18 June 2014
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Sources
- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/1, p.431
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