James Atherton

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Summary

Born
Jan 1802
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Sep 1826
Arrival
Feb 1827
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Atherton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1802
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 21st Sep 1826
Ship: Albion
Arrival: 14th Feb 1827
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Atherton was transported on the Albion, departing 21st Sep 1826 and arriving 14th Feb 1827 with 192 passengers.

AlbionAlbion (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 76
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 1st March 2026

James Atherton has been commhed to our Castle, charged witb having stolen, at Black- burn, a lamb, the property of J. Ainswortb. Lancaster Gazette, 21 Jan 1826. Lancaster Assizes. James Atherton, 24, for stealing, at Blackburn, a lamb, the property of John Ainsworth.  Lancaster Gazette, 4 March 1826.