James Alexander

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Summary

Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Assault and theft
Departure
Aug 1841
Arrival
Jan 1842
Death
Nov 1884
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Personal Information

Name: James Alexander
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: 8th Nov 1884
Age at death: 75
Occupation: Gunsmith/gun maker

Crime

Convicted at: Glasgow
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Aug 1841
Ship: Barossa
Arrival: 13th Jan 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Alexander was transported on the Barossa, departing 27th Aug 1841 and arriving 13th Jan 1842 with 350 passengers.

BarossaBarossa (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 375 (189)
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

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CON33-1-16 Image 18 Trial; 8 January 1841 No; 308. Status; Married - 3 children. Wife; Mary Ann at Native Place aged 32 years old Trade; Gun Smith then noted above in red "Carpenter" 1884 - Possible Death Record - 8 November 1884 Aged; 72 years old at Old Wharf, Hobart, Trade; Gunsmith from Chronic Bronchitis [Born Scotland]