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).

Citations

  • (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].

  • Craig. C. (1961), 'The Engravers of Van Diemen’s Land’, Launceston, Tasmania.

  • Hull, Hugh Monroe (1859), 'Royal Kalendar and Guide’, William Fletcher, Hobart, Tasmania.

Initial data sources

  • DAA with additions