James Brown

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Summary

Born
Jan 1818
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Apr 1838
Arrival
Aug 1838
Death
Sep 1838
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Personal Information

Name: James Brown
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1818
Death: 1st Sep 1838
Age at death: 20
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Cavan
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Apr 1838
Arrival: 22nd Aug 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Brown was transported on the Westmoreland, departing 27th Apr 1838 and arriving 22nd Aug 1838 with 112 passengers.

The Westmoreland was a 405-ton sailing ship built in 1832 at Lynn, Norfolk, England. Four (4) sailings listed for her to transport convicts (and some free settlers and soldiers) to Australia - New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). (Voyage in 1838 from Ireland to NSW is currently being compiled, incomplete list of persons to date.)

WestmorelandWestmoreland (generic)

References

Primary SourceNew South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 6th November 2023

Warrants of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland No; 64. Offence; Sheep Stealing. ** Aged 20 years old ** Height; 5 ft 6 1/2 inches. Grey eyes, light brown hair and fair complexion.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 6th November 2023

Prisoner's No; 38-1534. No; 64.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 6th November 2023

DIED; in General Hospital Sydney on the 1st September 1838