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Transportation
James Baxter was transported on the St Vincent, departing 28th Dec 1852 and arriving 26th May 1853 with 214 passengers.
St Vincent (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 635 (320). --0-- http://foundersandsurvivors.org/pubsearch/convict/chain/ai03779 |
| 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
NEWSPAPER REPORT OF TRIAL: 27 February, 1850: “Thomas Sandilands, James Baxter and Andrew Dargie were found guilty of theft, habit and repute and previous conviction, but the sentence was delayed.” (The Scotsman, p4 at https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/) —0—
EMBARKATION: 1 December, 1852: According to the ship's surgeon, Thomas Somerville, the St Vincent took on 38 prisoners from Pentonville, embarking them at Woolwich, 24 of whom were "incorrigible and in irons"; and on the same day 16 "incorrigible prisoners" were received in irons from Millbank. On 2 December, the ship received 11 prisoners from Wakefield, 10 from Preston, 2 from Bath, 9 from Reading, 6 from Leicester and 13 from Bedford. On 3 December, 12 were received on board from Northampton. The St Vincent sailed for Portsmouth on 7 December and arrived at Spithead on 20 December "in consequence of prevalence of Westerly winds". Fifty prisoners from Portsmouth jail were taken on board on 21 December and, on the evening of the following day, 45 were received on board from Portland, making 210 prisoners, "all in apparent good health" (https://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/browse/r/h/C4106910). --0--
TRIAL: 25 January, 1850: National Records of Scotland, Reference JC26/1850/588 Title: Trial papers relating to James Baxter, Andrew Darge, Thomas Sandilands for the crime of theft, habit and repute at Warriston Place, Edinburgh. Tried at High Court, Edinburgh Accused: James Baxter, Verdict: Guilty, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years. Note: Diet continued 27 February 1850 (see JC8/57, f.137r). Accused: Andrew Darge, Verdict: Guilty, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years. Note: Diet continued 27 February 1850 (see JC8/57, f.137r). Accused: Thomas Sandilands, Verdict: Guilty, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years Previous convictions: theft - Edinburgh sheriff court, 21 October 1847. Note: Diet continued 27 February 1850 (see JC8/57, f.137r). Victim: George Scott, Warriston Place, Edinburgh. (https://catalogue.nrscotland.gov.uk/) --00-- Note: His previous convictions were for stealing brandy (30 days) and shoplifting (10 days).
1850: PRECOGNITION: National Records of Scotland, Reference AD14/50/475 Precognition against James Baxter, Thomas Sandilands, Andrew Darge for the crime of theft, habit and repute at Warriston Place, Edinburgh. Accused: James Baxter, Age: 17, weaver, Address: College Wynd, Edinburgh, Origin: Native of Edinburgh. Accused: Thomas Sandilands, Age: 17, Address: Dickson's Court [Close?], High Street, Edinburgh, Origin: Native of Edinburgh. Accused: Andrew Darge, Age: 15, rope spinner, Address: College Wynd, Edinburgh, Origin: Native of Aberdeen. Victim: George Scott, Warriston Place, Edinburgh. (https://catalogue.nrscotland.gov.uk/) --0--
CRIME: Stealing bacon