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James Cheeseman

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Born
Unknown
Conviction
Desertion
Departure
Jan 1825
Arrival
Apr 1825
Death
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Personal Information

Name: James Cheeseman
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Soldier

Crime

Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Devonport Court Martial
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Jan 1825
Ship: Asia 1
Arrival: 29th Apr 1825
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Cheeseman was transported on the Asia 1, departing 5th Jan 1825 and arriving 29th Apr 1825 with 201 passengers.

Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200

Asia 1Asia 1 (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 207 (105)
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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War Office Records. Registers Court Martial. https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1606817474/view Private James Cheeseman, 3rd Guards, 2nd Battn, Tried at Devonport, 22 May 1824, Laid before the King, 14 Jun 1824. charges, Desertion & theft. Sentence: Transportation as a Felon for 14 years.