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James Bolger

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Summary

Born
Jan 1822
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Dec 1840
Arrival
Mar 1841
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Bolger
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1822
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Bricklayer

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Ireland, Dublin City
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 16th Dec 1840
Ship: British Sovereign
Arrival: 17th Mar 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Bolger was transported on the British Sovereign, departing 16th Dec 1840 and arriving 17th Mar 1841 with 74 passengers.

Built in Sunderland 1840. Tonnage 493. Rig. Appears to be only one voyage transporting convict persons to Australia - Departing Dublin, Ireland 16 Dec 1840 to arrive at Van Diemen's Land 18 March 1841. As this ship sailed direct from Ireland, the full register of transportees are not yet listed on this web site but are currently being added. Please note this if searching for individual persons.

British SovereignBritish Sovereign (generic)

References

Primary SourceTasmanian Archives - linctas

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Convict Notes

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on 13th January 2017

James BOLGER was convicted at Dublin on 24 Nov 1840 for stealing a carpet bag. Previously convicted. 7yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'British Sovereign' arriving 17 March 1841. Single man; aged 19yrs; bricklayer; 5'6"; Roman Catholic. Native Place: Dublin, Ireland. 12 mths Probation Period in Colony. Extended 3mths. 21 Sept 1844: Ticket of Leave granted. 3 Nov 1847: Free Certificate