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Voyage
Transportation
James Abberfield was transported on the Emma Eugenia, departing 2nd Nov 1837 and arriving 9th Feb 1838 with 201 passengers.
Built 1835 at Whitby, England. Wood barque of 383 Tons.
Emma Eugenia (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 181 (92) |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Convicted of stealing a cartoon from Philip Speyer, tailor
Old Bailey: JAMES ABBERFIELD, Theft > simple larceny, 8th May 1837. Reference Number: t18370508-1275 Offence: Theft > simple larceny Verdict: Guilty > no_subcategory Punishment: Transportation JAMES ABBERFIELD was indicted for stealing, on the 29th of April, 23/8 yards of cantoon, value 7s., the goods of Philip Speyer and another. THOMAS CARTER (police-constable F 37.) I was on duty in Holborn, on Saturday the 29th of April, about half-past eight o'clock in the evening—I saw the prisoner pass and repass the prosecutor's door, two or three times—he then put his hand inside the doorway, and took away this cantoon—he walked about thirty yards—I then stopped him and took him back to the shop. Prisoner, I saw it lying down on the step of the door, and took it up. Witness. It hung inside the door—he went in and felt it, and after-wards took it down. PHILIP SPEYER . I am a tailor in High Holborn. I was in my shop on the 29th of April, when the prisoner was brought in with the cantoon—I missed two pieces—the one produced is my property, and was taken from within two feet of the door—I have one partner. GUILTY . Aged 17.— Transported for Seven Years. 1843: TOL Yass 21/8/1845: COF