Summary
Born
Jan 1823
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1838
Arrival
Aug 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: James Bain
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1823
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Errand boy
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Ireland, Dublin City
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 27th Apr 1838
Ship: Westmoreland
Arrival: 22nd Aug 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
James Bain was transported on the Westmoreland, departing 27th Apr 1838 and arriving 22nd Aug 1838 with 112 passengers.
The Westmoreland was a 405-ton sailing ship built in 1832 at Lynn, Norfolk, England. Four (4) sailings listed for her to transport convicts (and some free settlers and soldiers) to Australia - New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). (Voyage in 1838 from Ireland to NSW is currently being compiled, incomplete list of persons to date.)
Westmoreland (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents |
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Convict Notes
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Prisoners No; 38-1498. nO; 25 Age; 15 years old Trial; 27 December 1837. Previous Convictions; 12 months and 6 months FAMILY; BROTHER; James Bain, a prisoner for 7 years per "Neptune" in 1838.