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Jacob Josephson (b. 21 April 1782, d. 6 December 1845)

Jacob Josephson (son of Joseph Lazarus Josephson and Rachel Tachyczowski) was born 21 April 1782 in Breslau, Germany(now Wroclaw Poland), and died 6 December 1845 in Marrickville Sydney, Australia. buried at St. Peters, Petersham. He married (3) Emma Moss on 1814 in Hamburg, Germany(Hanseatic League).

Notes for Jacob Josephson:
Religion: Jewish
Occupation: Householder
Residence: Castlereagh Street, Sydney
Ref: J0955
Jacob emigrated to Sydney from England in 15 May 1818, on the 'Neptune', sailed from Downs, England on 20 December, 1817(took 136 days)

He was a successful jeweller

Sentenced Oxford for 14 years on 13 October,1817 for having stolen property in his possession(transported from UK for possessing "forged" banknotes)

He had been living at 49 Ridings Mart, Hamborough.

Listed as 'Hebrew Teacher'. 5' 4", dark ruddy complexion, black hair, dark eyes.

Josephson was in fact 'a teacher of Hebrews' - an official of the Society for the Propagation of Christianity to the Jews

Josephson opened a jeweller's shop 3 Pitt Street, Sydney, 3 October, 1818. Conditional Pardon granted 30 June 1820. Frequently involved in legal and business scandals,Josephson was an active member of the Methodist Church and a well-known Sydney character.

Imprisoned in 1827 for bankruptcy. Later an innkeeper at Penrith and at Newcastle(1831). Active in affairs of the Sydney Theatre Royal following the death of his son-in-law(1838).

Gave 10 pounds to York Street, Synagogue in 1845

Aged 72 when he died.

Enmore House and grounds, comprising 9 acres(3.6 ha.), was purchased by Jacob Josephson in August 1841. Josephson died at Enmore House in 1845 and his son, Joshua Frey Josephson, inherited the property.

Denomination: Church of England

Parish: Cook's River(St Peter's), Petersham

Volume reference for Jacob's death is V1845693 30B; reg. no: 0

More About Jacob Josephson and Emma Moss:
Marriage: 1814, Hamburg, Germany(Hanseatic League).

Children of Jacob Josephson are:

+Joshua Frey Josephson, b. 21 February 1815, Hamburg, Germany, d. 26 January 1892, St Killians, Bellevue Hill, NSW(R/N: 14173).
Lewis Josephson, b. 1818, London, d. 1822, Sydney, Australia.
+Emmanuel(Manuel) Francis Josephson, b. 1821, Sydney, Australia, d. 19 May 1881, Canterbury, NSW(registration no: 2676).
Frances Catherine Josephson, b. 1821, ?, d. date unknown, ?.
+Isaac John Josephson, b. 1824, Sydney, Australia, d. 31 May 1897, Sydney, Australia( Reg. no:3612).
Sarah Emma Wilson, d. date unknown.

Children of Jacob Josephson are:

+Joshua Frey Josephson, b. 21 February 1815, Hamburg, Germany, d. 26 January 1892, St Killians, Bellevue Hill, NSW(R/N: 14173).
Lewis Josephson, b. 1818, London, d. 1822, Sydney, Australia.
+Emmanuel(Manuel) Francis Josephson, b. 1821, Sydney, Australia, d. 19 May 1881, Canterbury, NSW(registration no: 2676).
Frances Catherine Josephson, b. 1821, ?, d. date unknown, ?.
+Isaac John Josephson, b. 1824, Sydney, Australia, d. 31 May 1897, Sydney, Australia( Reg. no:3612).
Sarah Emma Wilson, d. date unknown.

Children of Jacob Josephson and Emma Moss are:

+Joshua Frey Josephson, b. 21 February 1815, Hamburg, Germany, d. 26 January 1892, St Killians, Bellevue Hill, NSW(R/N: 14173).
Lewis Josephson, b. 1818, London, d. 1822, Sydney, Australia.
+Emmanuel(Manuel) Francis Josephson, b. 1821, Sydney, Australia, d. 19 May 1881, Canterbury, NSW(registration no: 2676).
Frances Catherine Josephson, b. 1821, ?, d. date unknown, ?.
+Isaac John Josephson, b. 1824, Sydney, Australia, d. 31 May 1897, Sydney, Australia( Reg. no:3612).
Sarah Emma Wilson, d. date unknown.