James Barnacle

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Summary

Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Stealing cheese
Departure
May 1839
Arrival
Sep 1839
Death
Jan 1855
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Personal Information

Name: James Barnacle
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: 1st Jan 1855
Age at death: 36
Occupation: Stocking maker

Crime

Convicted at: Leicester Borough Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th May 1839
Ship: Parkfield
Arrival: 1st Sep 1839
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Barnacle 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.

ParkfieldParkfield (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 43 (23)
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

Gail Robyn Newman avatar
81
on 28th September 2025

James was on the prison hulk "Fortitude" moored at Chatham - the Gaolers Report says his character was very bad, he had been in prison 7 times

Gail Robyn Newman avatar
81
on 27th September 2025

Description - Height in feet & inches: 5' 3.75"; Complexion: Ruddy & freckled; Hair: Brown; Eyes: Brown; Marks or Scars: Yes