Summary
Born
Jan 1806
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Dec 1840
Arrival
Apr 1841
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: James Ashcroft
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1806
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Chimney sweep
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Lancaster Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 10th Dec 1840
Ship: Duncan
Arrival: 18th Apr 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
James Ashcroft was transported on the Duncan, departing 10th Dec 1840 and arriving 18th Apr 1841 with 259 passengers.
Duncan (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 267 (135) |
| 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
Level 72
Level 72
Return of Persons convicted under the Provisions of 31 Vict. No 12, week ending 11 Feb 1871. James Ashcroft, per Duncan, F.S. Offence Larceny, Sentence-2 years, Native place-Liverpool, Trade-Sweep, 65 yrs old, 5 feet 5 inches high, Prior conviction-3rd Nov 1868, resides in Hobart Town. Tasmania Police Gazette, 17th Feb 1871, p33.