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James Andrews was transported on the Parkfield, departing 12th May 1839 and arriving 1st Sep 1839 with 242 passengers.
Built Isle of Man 1833. 496 tons. Voyage from Sheerness 15 May 1839 to Port Jackson, New South Wales 1 Sept 1839 - 109 days. (No deaths reported) 240 passengers. 31st Regiment, 6 women & 9 children.
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| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 44 |
| 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
At the Wells Assizes on Thursday, John Andrews, James Andrews, John Dare, and James Shumack, were indicted for the wilful murder of Henry Derham, on the 11th of June last. After a very long trial, the prisoners were acquitted on the capital charge, but all found guilty of assaulting and robbing the said Henry Derham. Sentence deferred. Weekly True Sun, 12 Aug 1838. MURDER. An inquest was held by Mr. Caines at the Bird-in-hand Inn, North Curry, on Tuesday, 17th inst. the body of Henry Derham, a farmer at Knapp, that parish, who died on the 16th inst. It appeared that on the night of the 11th of June last, the deceased, on his way from North Curry to Knapp, at about 11 night, was assailed by four men, who knocked him down beat, and kicked, and kneeled on him, and rifled his pockets ; his death was proved to have been caused by the injuries received on that occasion: the dying statements of the deceased as to the persons who assaulted him were proved by the surgeon, (Mr. E. Marchant); and other corroborative circumstances appearing in evidence, the Jury (which was highly respectable) after a patient investigation of five hours, returned a verdict of Wilful Murder against James Andrews, John Andrews, James Shumack, and John Dare; the latter being charged a principal in the second degree, being present aiding abetting, &c. The four persons thus charged had been committed by the County Magistrates at Taunton about three weeks ago, to take their trial for the robbery ; and the Coroner's detainer is now lodged against them for the murder. They were all residents in North Curry, and labourers on the navigation works now proceeding Thorne and Creech. Taunton Courier, 18 July 1838.
James was transported with his brother John, and brother-in-law, John Dare. They were all transported on the Parkfield. James was 5'3 1/2" tall, light brown hair, blue eyes, fair ruddy complexion with freckles. 3/7/1852: CP 27/2/1853: Married Catherine White at Terrara and they had 9 children. James died in 1898 at Tomerong and was buried on 4/9/1898 at Nowra Cemetery.