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Voyage
Transportation
James Brown was transported on the Isabella, departing 11th Jul 1833 and arriving 14th Nov 1833 with 299 passengers.
The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).
Isabella (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 175 (89) |
| 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
1833: On arrival in VDL, James Brown was single. He said he had been transported for stealing two saddles. He had a previous conviction for theft (3 months' jail) and two for fighting (20 days and 40 days). 1837, 28 November: For "being constantly absent from his master's premises" he was sentenced to 3 months' hard labour and was "not to be returned to his service or assigned again in this district" (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-5$init=CON31-1-5p103). 1837, 4 December: On a list of convicts who have received a Ticket of Leave - James Brown per Isabella (see Cornwall Chronicle, 16 Dec, p.4). 1838, 4 October: James Brown received a Ticket of Leave. 1840: He was granted a Free Certificate No.742 (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-5$init=CON31-1-5p103).
1832: Precognition against Thomas Auchinclose, Henry Duff, James Brown, Stewart Smillie and Ann Logan for the crime of theft, or reset, habit and repute at Edinburgh, various locations. Accused: Thomas Auchinclose, son of Ann Mair or Auchinclose, Age: 18, flesher, Address: Wrights Houses, Edinburgh, with mother, Origin: Born near Edinburgh. Accused: Henry Duff, son of John Duff, letter carrier, Age: 18, labourer, Address: Chapel Street, Edinburgh, with father, Origin: Born in Edinburgh. Accused: James Brown, junior, Age: c.17, shoemaker, Address: Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, with father, Origin: Born in Greenock. Accused: Stewart Smillie, gardener, Address: Wrights House, Edinburgh. Accused: Ann Logan, daughter of John Reid, labourer, Address: Blackfriars Wynd, High Street, Edinburgh, with father. Victims: William Glanville, Crichton Street, Edinburgh; John Bradfute, George Square, Edinburgh; Robert Marshall, Archibald Place, Edinburgh; and John Duff, Chapel Street, Edinburgh (see National Records of Scotland; Reference AD14/32/410). --0-- 1832, 8 and 9 November: Of those (above) questioned prior to committal for trial, only James BROWN was tried. Trial papers relating to James Brown for the crime of theft, or reset, habit and repute at Windmill Lane, Edinburgh. Tried at High Court, Edinburgh. Accused: James Brown, junior, Verdict: Guilty, Verdict Comments: Guilty, art and part, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years Previous convictions: theft. Note: Case continued 8 and 9 November 1832 (see National Records of Scotland; Reference JC26/1832/391). --00-- 1832, 18 December: James Brown, 19, convicted for theft, was received aboard the Cumberland hulk at Chatham. He was sent from there for transportation on 5 July 1833 (see UK, Prison Hulk Registers and Letter Books, 1802-1849). --00--