Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Bolsh was transported on the Equestrian, departing 27th Aug 1852 and arriving 16th Dec 1852 with 295 passengers.
Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.
Equestrian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 500 |
| 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 Baulch was born 23 Jan 1829 in Fremington, Devon, England, s/o James Baulch + Elizabeth Ashton. All were living in Glamorgan Wales when on October 17, 1848 James was sentenced to 1 month for the crime of larceny. On February 27, 1849 in Glamorgan once again, he was sentenced to 10 years / Transportation for "burglary before convicted of felony" Married Margaret John Sept 12, 1864 in Glamorgan, Tasmania.
Was killed by a large rock of quartz falling on his head while in the mine. Left a young wife (she may have been expecting a child at this time) and young children behind.