James Gorman arrived in New South Wales on the SS Blenheim in 1834. He was a convict, tried in March 1834 in Tipperary, Ireland, convicted of grievous assault at Moyne. At this time he was employed as a labourer by Paddy Whelan. Several wtinesses attest he was gathering turf at the bog of Liscarron on the day of the assault.
Moyne and Moyne Parish are in the barony of Eliogarty, Diocese of Cashel and County of Tipperary. It is 20 km from Moyne to Inch, where James family is believed to have originated.
James’ birthplace was Tipperary, as this is what he states on his children's birth certificates. His first language was probably Irish Gaelic and it is possible that he could read and write this language.
In Australia James had a successful life, establishing a farm and large family. The family settled on a farm at Truscott's Flat or Swamp near Burraga (out from Oberon NSW). From 1848–1871 15 children were born to Ellen and James, 3 of whom died as infants. 6 sons and 6 daughters survived to adulthood.
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| Date of Birth | 1st Jan 1811 (circa) | VIEW SOURCE |
| Date of Death | 5th Jan 1885 | VIEW SOURCE |
| Townland born | Inch, Tipperary | |
