James Buist

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Summary

Born
Jan 1795
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jul 1832
Arrival
Nov 1832
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Buist
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1795
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Edinburgh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 23rd Jul 1832
Ship: Parmelia
Arrival: 16th Nov 1832
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Buist was transported on the Parmelia, departing 23rd Jul 1832 and arriving 16th Nov 1832 with 200 passengers.

2 voyages carrying convict passengers - 1832 & 1833/34. Please note that the 1833/34 register of persons is not complete on this web site. Recorded as having 196 prisoners. 2 people died (of cholera prior to leaving England - John Wilson, soldier and Thomas Hopkins, convict. 2 more died during the voyage - Roger Sims and John Sullivan.

ParmeliaParmelia (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 382
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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Convict Notes

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on 28th November 2024

Scottish Indexes - Crown Office Precognitions Accused Name and Designation Age Birthplace James Buist, sawyer, Buccleuch Street, Edinburgh, Midlothian 37 Leith CRIME; Theft by housebreaking, habit and repute CRIME LOCATION; Craigmillar, Liberton, Edinburgh VICTIMS; * James Rae Smith, Porter's Lodge, Dalry House, Edinburgh, Midlothian * Michael Fox, Gray Street, Newington, Edinburgh, Midlothian * William Watson, Craigmillar, Liberton, Midlothian