Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Wilton Blake was transported on the Bengal Merchant, departing 27th Sep 1834 and arriving 30th Jan 1835 with 270 passengers.
Bengal Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 438 |
| 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
other occupation - Rabbit skinner
James was indicted with 3 others for stealing 1 watch, value 3 pounds, from Thomas Mewsom who was a watchmaker. James was one of 10 children born to Henry & Elizabeth Blake and was baptised at St Matthew's Bethnal Green. 1842: Assigned to Henry Newsam 1843: Assigned to J J Moore 4/5/1843: TOL Passport Queanbeyan Bench. 1844: Assigned to Mr Peters 16/10/1844: TOL Passport 1844: James at this time was a superintendent (of what ??) 17/10/1845: TOL Passport, on recommendation of Captain McLean. 31/12/1847: CP 21/2/1848: CP James did marry someone and had children, but finding it difficult to trace him.