Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Allen was transported on the Georgiana, departing 24th Nov 1828 and arriving 20th Apr 1829 with 172 passengers.
Georgiana (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 535 (269) |
| 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
Alphabetical Registers of Male Convicts. (CON23) No; 310 Name; James Allen Height; 5 ft 2 1/2 in Hair; Dk. Brown to Grey Eyes; Brown Age; 28 years ** Trade; Coachman Trial; London G. D. - 11 Sept 1828 - Life Ship; Georgiana - 18 April 1829 Native; Balderston Remarks; DIED; in H. M. Col. Hospital - 22 July 1839
James Allen was convicted of stealing from the person, a sailor, at London 11 Sep 1828 and given a Life Transportation sentence. James departed on the 'Georgiana' 1829 for Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). He was a married man with 3 children. Wife - Sarah. He had worked for Mr. H.....(?) at Charing Cross. James had been convicted previously and record states he was previously transported for 7 years, serving 3yrs 9 mths. (dates?) Gaol report: Transported before. Hulk report: Orderly. Colonial record: 16 Feb 1830 T. Reibey - drunk - 25 lashes. 3 Sep 1833 neglect of work. 4 Jun 1834 neglect of duty - 14 days imprisonment and hard labour (in Launceston). Aug 18... Drunk - 4 days cells. Ticket of Leave 26 Aug 1837 Larceny under 5 pounds - discharged but recommended to be on probation 6 mths. St. Peter's Pass (road gang) - conduct to be reported. 4 Oct 1837 Ticket of Leave restored. 11 Oct 1838 Out after hours. 6 Mar 18... Stealing - to be deprived of Ticket of Leave and hard labour in chains 12 mths. Perth Chain Gang. 22 Jul 1839 DIED at H.M. Colonial Hospital. 27 Jul 1839 Burial (ref. 70/1839-34). Aged 48yrs.