James Funnell1

M, #21233, b. 20 March 1796, d. 29 September 1839

BirthJames Funnell was born circa 1791; based on his age as stated in his death certificate and the 1828 census.2 
Birth*He was born on Sunday, 20 March 1796 at Ticehurst, Sussex, England.1,3 
(Convict) VoyageHe was a convict aboard The Ship Prince of Orange which sailed from The Downs, Kent, England, on Sunday, 8 October 1820 and arrived in Sydney, NSW, Australia on 12 February 1821. The Master was Thomas Silk and the Surgeon was George S Rutherford. 
Marriage*James was married to Sarah Wright on Monday, 8 December 1823 at St Lukes Church, Liverpool, NSW, Australia.1,3 
Article*James was convicted of selling liquor without a licence in 1827 (as reported in the Sydney Gazette on 3 August 1827).3 
Occupation*James Funnell was a Blacksmith (working for Mr Hassall) in 1828.3,2 
Census*He and Sarah Wright appeared on the census of 1828 at Macquarie Grove, Cooke, NSW, Australia; four children are also listed.2 
Freedom* James was granted his Ticket of Leave on 5 October 1829.3 
Death*James Funnell died on Sunday, 29 September 1839 at NSW, Australia, at age 43.1,3 
Burial*He was buried on 6 October 1839 at NSW, Australia.3 

Family

Sarah Wright b. c 1797, d. 23 May 1881
Child

Citations:

  1. [S65] Debbie Warburton, "F Sheather Tree," e-mail to Robert Mote, 12 August 1999, record # 1.
  2. [S4] M R Sainty and K A Johnson, NSW 1828 Census, page 157.
  3. [S643] Graeme Wells, "James & Sarah Funnell," e-mail to Robert Mote, January 2007.
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