Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
James Beeson was transported on the Aurora, departing 18th Jun 1835 and arriving 27th Oct 1835 with 300 passengers.
Aurora (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 89 (47) |
| 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 |
Claims
"I am an ancestor, my mother's maiden name is Beeson."
Photos
No photos have been added for James Beeson.
Convict Notes
James Beeson was 27 years old on arrival in VDL - his brother, Charles was also on board. Transported for Burglary - Housebreaking prosecutor a Lady named Cooke at Native Place, Kingsell, 4 times imprisoned, once for poaching 3 months, again for poaching 6 weeks, again 3 months for Beef again 12 months for a Frock, once for Assault 6 months. James could read & writes a little, 5' 8 1/4" tall, light brown hair, blue eyes, sallow complexion. Married 1 child, Wife Caroline at Hertford, Mother: Elizabeth 6 Brothers: Charles transported on board; john, william, thomas, samuel, job; 2 Sisters: Mary, Sarah all about np. Occupations: Ploughman, Farm Labourer, Baker-5 years. 1835 Muster: Public Works. 28/2/1844 Cornwall Chronicle, Launceston: James Beeson, in the service of Mr. Hyross, who examined on suspicion of a breach of trust. It seems that his master had entrusted him with a sum of money for the purchase of laths, and, being absent longer than was necessary, it was suspected that he had made away with the cash. It appeared, however, that he had not done so, but had got himself drunk, and was in consequence confined in the watch-house. The money was safe in the hands of the keeper. Under these circumstances the case was of course dismissed. 7/11/1845: TOL 8/6/1846: CP No further marriage or children found. 27/11/1878: James Beeson died of cancer of throat, mouth and head at the Cascades Invalid Depot, and was buried at the Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Paupers section.