Summary
Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Jan 1834
Arrival
Jun 1834
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: James Brett
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Agricultural labourer
Crime
Convicted at: Suffolk Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years
Transportation
James Brett was transported on the Hive, departing 15th Jan 1834 and arriving 11th Jun 1834 with 254 passengers.
Hive (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 285 (144) |
| 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
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James was born in Hitcham Suffolk, his parents were Robert Brett and Francis Brett, his father died when he was 2 years old, mother remarried,James married in 1832 in Rattlesden Suffolk, to Eliza Moore, they had one son Charles born 1833,James had been in prison twice before, once for poaching in 1829, again in 1832 for larceny, third time unlucky, for stealing a scythe, he was transported, he served his sentence and was given his freedom, then the trail goes cold, James was my Great Great Grandfather.