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Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
James Blackburn was transported on the Isabella, departing 11th Jul 1833 and arriving 14th Nov 1833 with 299 passengers.
The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).
Isabella (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 168 |
| 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
James Blackburn was a civil engineer, surveyor and architect, he was transported for forging a cheque for £600 on the Bank of England. Father: John Blackburn Mother Anne, nee Hems. 1826: Married Rachel Hems – Rachel and a daughter arrived per “Augustus Caesar” in 1835. They had 10 children. On arrival he was employed in the Department of Roads and Bridges. He was heavily involved in road-making, surveying and engineering work. He was employed by Charles Swanston; a ferry or punt for the Derwent (1845-46) and was involved in irrigation schemes for the Midlands; and various road improvements. 16/4/1849: James and his family sailed for Melbourne per ‘Shamrock’ and he set up a practice as an engineer and Architect. 24/10/1849: Appointed city surveyor. 1850-51: Produced the basic design and conception of the Melbourne water supply from the Yan Yean Reservoir via The Plenty River. 3/3/1854: James died at Brunswick Street, Collingwood of typhoid. Only five children survived him.