More information on James Jess and Catherine Lyons

James and Catherine Jess lived in Lace Lane Cork City in 1836. He built Wine Barrels. He received a Bounty to Immigrate to Van Diemans Land with his wife and one boy George aged 1. They sailed on the William Metcalf, leaving Albion Docks in England in October 1836.

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Catherine was a Lyons before she married. Theirfirst born son was known as John (not George as above) born about 1835. I think Catherine was Baptised on the 6th April 1811 at St. Finbarrs' (South) Cork City. Her father is Timothy Lyons and Mother, Margaret Jeffers. They applied using a Form forAgricultural and Labourers and Mechanics Desirous of receivinga Bounty from Government for the means of Emmigrating to Van Diemans Land. Their application was supported by their Minister Rev. Otway John Herbert of St. Anne's Shandon and the Mayor, Peter Bernard. On the application form it states that they lived in Lace Lane Cork and that James is a Cooper. There are two children John two years and Timothy under one year old.

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