James O'Neill (1796–?)
James O'Neill, a hackler, was sentenced to life transportation. He arrived in Sydney in 1815 aboard the Canada. His occupation was given as hackler and his height as 5 feet 3 inches (160 cms). He was described as having a ruddy dark complexion with black hair and hazel eyes. He was forwarded to Windsor for 'distribution' and in 1822 was working as a government servant for E. Flamstead. He gained a ticket of leave in 1825 and remained in the Hawkesbury area where he worked as a labourer. He married Elizabeth McDade (McDoite in BDM registry) in 1861.
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- O'Neill, Elizabeth (wife)
- Forrester, Susannah (mother-in-law)
- Forrester, Robert (father-in-law)
- Potts, Ann (sister-in-law)
- Potts, Henry Albert (brother-in-law)
Citation details
'O'Neill, James (1796–?)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/oneill-james-27491/text34895, accessed 18 September 2024.
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Alternative Names
- O'Neil, James
- Oneal, James
- O'Neal, James
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