James RYELAND^[1]

1826 - 1892  (66 years)

• Name	James RYELAND  [2, 3, 4, 5]
  Birth	1826	Burford, , Oxfordshire, England   [2, 5, 6, 7, 8]
  		James Ryeland and Family Assisted Immigrant Passenger List 1.jpg
  Gender	Male
  _UID	0247FD8250BC4B3684790160C85D8BD639D9
  Convicted	Jul 1838	Burford, , Oxfordshire, England
  	Theft of a silver watch
  	James Ryland, 12, charged with having stolen a silver, watch, of the value of £1, the property of Thomas Packer— One months' imprisonment. Published: Saturday 07 July 1838 Newspaper: Oxford University and City Herald County: Oxfordshire, England Type: Article | Words: 1832 | Page: 3 | Tags: none
  Occupation	1841	Burford, , Oxfordshire, England   [1]
  	Ag Lab, Hamlet of Upton and Signet
  		1841 Census James and Sarah Ryeland.jpg
  Residence	1841	Burford, , Oxfordshire, England   [1]
  	Hamlet of Upton and Signet
  	Living with his parents & Emma Ryeland
  		1841 Census James and Sarah Ryeland.jpg
  Occupation	1 Sep 1850	London, , Greater London, England
  	Policeman
  	Arthur's Baptism
  Residence	1 Sep 1850	London, , Greater London, England
  	Arthur's Baptism
  Occupation	1851	Westminster, , , England   [5, 6]
  	Police Constable, Saint George Hanover Square
  		1851 Census James and Emma RYELAND.jpg
  Residence	1851	Westminster, , , England   [5]
  	12 Hart Street, Saint George Hanover Square
  		1851 Census James and Emma RYELAND.jpg
  Emigration	30 Sep 1854	London, , Greater London, England
  	On the Bangalore
  Immigration	13 Jan 1855	Botany, , New South Wales, Australia   [2, 8, 9]
  	Or 15th Jan On the vessel Bangalore, Barque class vessel, 887 Tons, Captain Tissiman, from London September 30. Passengers Mrs Tissiman, Dr. Loughnan, and 266 emigrants. Beit and Sons, Agents.
  		James Ryeland and Family Assisted Immigrant Passenger List 1.jpg
  		James Ryeland and Family Assisted Immigrant Passenger List 2.jpg
  Occupation	15 Jan 1855	Botany, , New South Wales, Australia   [8]
  	Policeman
  	On the pages listing him and his family all the other occupations are also Policeman, seems to be a ship full of them specifically.
  		James Ryeland and Family Assisted Immigrant Passenger List 1.jpg
  Occupation	Apr 1855	New South Wales, Australia
  	Police Constable
  	11 Apr 1855 The Sydney Morning Herald James Ryelands, constable, stated that at about 11 o'clock on Friday night whilst in Castlereagh-street, I heard a child crying and saying that his mother was dying. On proceeding to the house I found the deceased with her throat cut, and I saw the prisoner in custody of two men ; I then took him into custody for attempting to murder the woman ; he said yes, " I did it -I will go with you quietly." On arrival at the stalion house he said " I did it, and I will have to suffer for it."
  Occupation	5 Mar 1862	Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia
  	Senior Sergeant of Police
  Occupation	1 Mar 1863	Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia   [10]
  	Sub Inspector - Police
  	Date of appointment
  Occupation	24 Jan 1866	Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia
  	Inspector of Distilleries, Metropolitan District
  Occupation	Bef 1876	Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia
  	Sub-Inspector of Police
  Occupation	27 Sep 1876	Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia
  	Inspector of Police
  	Colonial Secretary's Office, Sydney, 27th September, 1876. His Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Execuitive Council, has been please to appoint Sub-inspectors JAMES RYELAND and HENRY WAGER to be inspectors of Police.
  Occupation	7 Oct 1876	New South Wales, Australia
  	Inspector
  	The Manaro Mercury and Cooma and Bombala Advertiser Police Appointments - Sub Inspectors James Ryeland and Henry Wager to be inspectors.
  Occupation	1 Feb 1884	New South Wales, Australia
  	Superintendent of Police
  	The Daily Telegraph Sydney Promotions — Inspector (senior on list) James Ryeland, to the rank of superintendent, with a salary at the rate of £ 100
  Occupation	4 Dec 1888	Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia
  	Superintendent of Police
  	Colonial Secretary's Office, Sydney, 4th December, 1888 His Excellency the Governor, with the advice of the Executive Council, has been please to make the following promotion in the Police Force: Inspector JAMES RYELAND to be Superintendent
  Residence	1892	Surry Hills, , New South Wales, Australia
  	48 Cooper Street
  Death	29 Oct 1892	Surry Hills, , New South Wales, Australia   [3, 11]
  	Cause: Stomach Cancer
  	Obit: RYELAND - October 29 1892, at his residence, 48 Cooper Street, Surry Hills, James Ryeland, J.P., superintendant of police, aged 66 years, born at Burford, England, in 1826.
  Obituary	1 Nov 1892
  	The Sydney Morning Herald RYELAND.— October 29, 1892, at his residence, 48 Cooper- street, Surry Hills, James Ryeland, J.P., superintendent of police, aged 66 years, born at Burford, England, in 1826.
  Obituary	5 Nov 1892
  	Australian Town and Country Journal https://trove.nla.gov.au/ Superintendent Ryeland. We regret to announce the death, at his residence, Surry Hills, on Saturday, of Mr. James Ryeland, for many years superintendent of the police depot and the coastal district. Mr. Ryeland, who was in his 66th year, was a native of Gloucestershire, England, and came out to this country in the Bangalore in 1855, under engagement with the Government to join the police force here. He had previously served for five years in the London police, and was specially recommended for the colonial service. On arrival here if was soon seen that his high testimonials were fully deserved, for by strict attention to his duties and his sterling qualities he rapidly rose till he attained the position of superintendent, which he filled with credit to the office and to the great satisfaction of his superiors.
  Obituary	5 Nov 1892
  	Windsor and Richmond Gazette NSW https://trove.nla.gov.au/ The Late Superintendent Ryeland On Saturday last the death occured of Mr. James Ryeland, who for many years occipied the position of Superintendent of poilice in the Eastern District. The deceased gentleman was highly respected by all who were acquainted with him, and was particularly beloved by the offices of the police force over whom he ruled, for by reson of his genial and kindly disposition. He had only been ill for short space of time, and the news of his death came rather as a surprise to most people. The Eastern District, over which Mr. Ryeland had supervision, includes the Hawkesbury, and we may say that the utmost regret is expressed by the several police officers in this centre at the untimely demise of their recered and popular chief.
  Obituary	28 Oct 1893
  	The Sydney Morning Herald RYELAND. — In loving memory of my dear husband, who died at Sydney, October 29, 1892. " Oh! how I miss you none can tell." Inserted by his affectionate wife, Emma Ryeland. RYELAND. — In loving memory of my dear father, James Ryeland, who died Sydney, October 29, 1892. Inserted by his affectionate daughter, Mabel Weidner. At rest. " He doeth all things well," We said it then with tears; But we shall sing it with those we love, Through bright eternal years.
  Obituary	29 Oct 1894
  	The Daily Telegraph Sydney RYELAND.— In loving and affectionate remembrance of my dear husband and our beloved Father James Ryeland, who died in Sydney, October 29, 1892.
  Obituary	29 Oct 1894
  	The Sydney Morning Herald - Family Notices RYELAND.— In tenderest memory of my beloved father, James Ryeland, who died October 29th, 1892. Jesus said ''I am come that ye might have life, and have it more abundantly." Inserted by his loving daughter Mabel. RYELAND.— In loving and affectionate remembrance of my dear husband and our beloved father, James Ryeland, who died in Sydney 29th October, 1892.
  Obituary	29 Oct 1895
  	The Sydney Morning Herald RYELAND.— In tender memory of the dear husband and father, James Ryeland, who died October 29th, 1892. "Beyond the reach of worldly care, Beyond the touch of pain." Inserted by the widow and sons and daughters.
  Obituary	29 Oct 1896
  	The Daily Telegraph Sydney NSW IN MEMORIAM. RYELAND.— In loving memory of James Ryeland, who departed this life 29th October. 1892, to the great sorrow of his widow, adult family, and large circle of friends. Jesus said: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God." Inserted by his widow and numerous family.
  Obituary	29 Oct 1901
  	The Daily Telegraph Sydney James Ryeland, who died October 29, 3892. Inserted by his affectionate widow, Emma Ryeland. Gone, but not forgotten.
  Obituary	29 Oct 1904
  	The Daily Telegraph RYELAND.— In loving memory of my dear husband, James Ryeland, who died October 29, 1892. Inserted by his affectionate widow, Emma Ryeland. Gone, but not forgotten.
  Burial	Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia   [11]
  Person ID	I3322	Ryeland Family Tree
  Last Modified	19 Mar 2026

  
  

  Father	James RYELAND,   b. 1788, Burford, , Oxfordshire, England d. 14 Feb 1860, Burford, , Oxfordshire, England (Age 72 years)
  Mother	Sarah JAMES,   b. 1785, Broughton Poggs, Oxford, England d. 13 Apr 1868, Burford, , Oxfordshire, England (Age 83 years)
  Marriage	11 Dec 1808	Burford, , Oxfordshire, England   [4, 12]
  	1808 Dec 11 Marriage by banns RYLAND      Jas (X)      o.t.p. JAMES      Sar (X)      o.t.p. in IGI but IGI is not always reliable. Witness Elizabeth Nolgrove & Richard Bunting(sp?) [12]
  		St John the Baptist Burford.jpg
  		James RYELAND Sarah JAMES marriage microfilm (1).jpg
  		James RYELAND Sarah JAMES marriage microfilm (2).jpg
  		James RYELAND Sarah JAMES marriage microfilm (3).jpg
  		James RYELAND Sarah JAMES marriage microfilm (4).jpg
  		James Ryeland Sarah James Marriage by Banns - Zoom.png
  		James Ryeland Sarah James Marriage by Banns.png
  Family ID	F440	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Emma DITER,   b. 15 Jul 1827, Hendon, , Middlesex, England d. 24 Jul 1911, Petersham, New South Wales, Australia (Age 84 years)
  Marriage	1847	Lambeth, , Surrey, England   [13]
  	Marriages Sep 1847 Dighter Emma Lambeth 4 280 Diter Emma Lambeth 4 280 RYLAND James Lambeth 4 280
  Children	1. Arthur RYELAND,   b. 1848, Stockwell Green, Lambeth, , Surrey, England d. 17 Dec 1858, Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia (Age 10 years)   2. Emily RYELAND,   b. 1849, St George, Hanover Square, London, , Greater London, England d. 22 Feb 1855, Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia (Age 6 years)   3. Walter Travers RYELAND,   b. 24 Jul 1851, St George, Hanover Square, London, , Greater London, England d. 2 Dec 1929, Petersham, New South Wales, Australia (Age 78 years)   4. Alfred James RYELAND,   b. 1854, Middlesex, England d. Bef 1856 (Age 1 year)   5. Alfred James RYELAND,   b. 1856, Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia d. 9 Jan 1944, Petersham, New South Wales, Australia (Age 88 years)   6. Frank RYELAND,   b. 1858, Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia d. 23 Apr 1910, Surry Hills, , New South Wales, Australia (Age 52 years)   7. Alice Ann RYELAND,   b. 1861, Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia d. 22 Jan 1863, Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia (Age 2 years)   8. Marion Emily RYELAND,   b. 1865, Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia d. 7 Dec 1952, Marrickville, , New South Wales, Australia (Age 87 years)   9. Mabel RYELAND,   b. 1868, Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia d. Jan 1937 (Age 69 years)
  Family ID	F1016	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	27 Nov 2014

  
  

• Event Map

  Birth - 1826 - Burford, , Oxfordshire, England Convicted - Theft of a silver watch - Jul 1838 - Burford, , Oxfordshire, England Occupation - Ag Lab, Hamlet of Upton and Signet - 1841 - Burford, , Oxfordshire, England Residence - Hamlet of Upton and Signet - 1841 - Burford, , Oxfordshire, England Marriage - 1847 - Lambeth, , Surrey, England Occupation - Policeman - 1 Sep 1850 - London, , Greater London, England Residence - 1 Sep 1850 - London, , Greater London, England Occupation - Police Constable, Saint George Hanover Square - 1851 - Westminster, , , England Residence - 12 Hart Street, Saint George Hanover Square - 1851 - Westminster, , , England Emigration - 30 Sep 1854 - London, , Greater London, England Immigration - 13 Jan 1855 - Botany, , New South Wales, Australia Occupation - Policeman - 15 Jan 1855 - Botany, , New South Wales, Australia Occupation - Police Constable - Apr 1855 - New South Wales, Australia Occupation - Senior Sergeant of Police - 5 Mar 1862 - Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia Occupation - Sub Inspector - Police - 1 Mar 1863 - Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia Occupation - Inspector of Distilleries, Metropolitan District - 24 Jan 1866 - Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia Occupation - Sub-Inspector of Police - Bef 1876 - Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia Occupation - Inspector of Police - 27 Sep 1876 - Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia Occupation - Inspector - 7 Oct 1876 - New South Wales, Australia Occupation - Superintendent of Police - 1 Feb 1884 - New South Wales, Australia Occupation - Superintendent of Police - 4 Dec 1888 - Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia Residence - 48 Cooper Street - 1892 - Surry Hills, , New South Wales, Australia Death - Cause: Stomach Cancer - 29 Oct 1892 - Surry Hills, , New South Wales, Australia Burial - - Rookwood Cemetery, Sydney, , New South Wales, Australia  = Link to Google Earth

  
  

• Photos

  Grave James Emma Frank John and Walter Ryeland.JPG

  
  

• Notes

  Spelt Ryland in 1851 census Estate File RYELAND James, Location Sydney, Date of Death 29/10/1892, Date duty paid 13/03/1893, Reel 3025 Spelt Ryland in IGI and Ryeland in Australian Records From his police records: Height 5 foot 8 inches Able to read, write and ride Hair was brown Eyes were Hazel Complexion was fair In 1884 he earned 400 pounds per year 33/6/8 per month (Medical):Duration 26 weeks

  
  

• Sources

  [S558] 1841 British Census. [S745] NSW Immigrant Index 1844-59, (URL: http://www.records.nsw.gov.au/). [S103] NSW Registry of BMD, NSW Registry of BMD, (URL: http://www.bdm.nsw.gov.au/familyHistory/familyHistory.htm). [S20] FamilySearch International Genealogical Index v5.0, (URL: http://www.familysearch.org). [S551] 1851 British Census. [S43] Steven Young, Steven Young. [S599] Ryeland Family Graves Rookwood NSW Australia. [S600] Ancestry.com, New South Wales, Australia, Assisted Immigrant Passenger Lists, 1828-1896. [S746] The Shipping Gazette, (The Shipping Gazette). [S747] Ancestry.com, New South Wales, Australia, Public Service Lists. [S621] James Ryeland (b.1826) Death Certificate. [S65] Oxfordshire Family History Society, Oxfordshire Marriage Index. [S2] GRO Indexes.