Henry James Emmett
Henry James Emmett (1782–1848) was an English born public servant. He was in the War Office in England for seven years before emigrating to Van Diemen's Land in 1819 where he filled a number of roles in government. He and his family travelled on the Regalia the first passenger ship to Van Dieman's Land, arriving on 30 November 1819.
Henry James Emmett | |
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| Born | 21 November 1782 Westminster, London, England |
| Died | 28 December 1848 (aged 66) New Town, Tasmania, Australia |
| Resting place | St John's, New Town, Tasmania 42.854701°S 147.297280°E |
| Occupation(s) | Public administration, farmer, teacher |
| Employer(s) | War Office, Colonial administration of Van Diemen's Land |
| Spouse | Mary Elizabeth Thompson nee Townsend (1779–1856) |
| Children | Henry James Emmett (1809–1881), Phillip George Emmett (1810–1871), John Kenworthy Emmett (1812–1812), Thomas Spencer Emmett (1812–1812), George Grindal Emmett (1813–1850), Hamilton Cornwall Emmett (1815–1894), Edward Nucella Emmett (1817–1874), Skelton Buckley Emmett (1818–1898), Mary Elizabeth Emmett (1820–1863), Grace West Emmett (1822–1900), William Abbott Emmett (1823–1915) |
| Parent(s) | Henry James Emmett of London and Grace West, nee Taylor |
| Relatives | Father-in-law of Crawford Pasco |
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