James Alwell

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Summary

Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Aug 1831
Arrival
Dec 1831
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Alwell
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Errand boy
Aliases: Allwell

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Dublin
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 16th Aug 1831
Arrival: 14th Dec 1831
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Alwell was transported on the Bussorah Merchant, departing 16th Aug 1831 and arriving 14th Dec 1831 with 100 passengers.

The Bussorah Merchant was built at Calcutta in 1818, 531 tons. The ship transported convicts from England in 1828 to New South Wales, from Ireland in 1829/30 to Hobart, Van Diemen's Land and in 1831 another voyage to Sydney, New South Wales. (The ship also made voyages to Australia, in 1837, 1839 & 1845 with free immigrants.)

Bussorah MerchantBussorah Merchant (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 13th December 2025

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. James Alwell, alias Allwell, age on arrival, 14, per Bussorah Merchant (3) 1831, Tried 1831, at Dublin, 7 years, Offence: Stealing hat coat. 1 former conviction. DOB 1817, native place, Dublin. Single, Errand boy. Catholic.