James Bright

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Summary

Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Mar 1835
Arrival
Jul 1835
Death
Jan 1861
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Personal Information

Name: James Bright
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: 1st Jan 1861
Age at death: 44
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Somerset Quarter Session
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 23rd Mar 1835
Arrival: 5th Jul 1835
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Bright was transported on the Marquis Of Huntley, departing 23rd Mar 1835 and arriving 5th Jul 1835 with 321 passengers.

Marquis Of HuntleyMarquis Of Huntley (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 20
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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"direct ancestor 6 generations"

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Mary Ann (Deveny) Bright — married 9 Oct 1843 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australiamap