James Ross b. c.1786

Also known as Dr James Ross
  • Artist (Printmaker)
James Ross was an engraver, teacher, editor and printer. He was appointed joint government printer and editor of the Hobart Town Gazette in June 1825. Ross was also responsible for publishing the Hobart Town Courier (1827) and the Hobart Town Almanack (1829-1836).
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Name
James Ross
Also known as Dr James Ross
Gender
Male
Roles
  • Artist (Printmaker)
Other Occupation
  • printer (ANZSIC code: 1611) -
  • editor (ANZSIC code: J) -
  • teacher (ANZSIC code: 8220) -
Birth date
c.1786
Birth place
Scotland, UK
Death date
1 August 1838
Death place
Carrington, Tas.
Burial place
St Luke's Cemetery, Richmond, Tas.
Active Period
  • 1825 - 1836
Arrival
  • 1822 (Hobart Town, vessel: 'Regalia')
Residence
  • 1836 - 1838 Carrington, Tas.
  • 1822 - 1836 Hobart, Tas.
  • 1803 - 1818 Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
Training
  • - Marischal College, Aberdeen, Scotland
Languages
  • English
Initial Record Data Source
  • DAA with additions

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References [<ExternalResource: (1967), 'James Ross', Australian Dictionary of Biography, vol 2, ed. D. Pike, A. Shaw, M. Clark, B. Nairn, G. Serle and R. Ward, Melbourne University Press, Melbourne, Victoria, [pp 396-397].>, <ExternalResource: Craig. C. (1961), 'The Engravers of Van Diemen's Land', Launceston, Tasmania.>, <ExternalResource: Hull, Hugh Monroe (1859), 'Royal Kalendar and Guide', William Fletcher, Hobart, Tasmania.>]