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Transportation
James Childs was transported on the Argyle, departing 5th Mar 1831 and arriving 3rd Aug 1831 with 252 passengers.
Argyle (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 44. Tasmanian Archives - convicts. |
| 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
James Childs was convicted at Dorset on 29/07/1830 for horse stealing. Previous conviction for stealing a jacket and bridle. 7yr sentence. Gaol & Hulk Report: bad. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Argyle' arriving 05/08/1831. Married man - wife Elizabeth and one child at Fareham, Hants. Father - William Childs a Baliff nr native place. 2 brothers & 2 sisters. Aged 25yrs; born Wickham nr Portsmouth, England; 5'6 1/4"; dark complexion; dk brown hair; blue eyes; farmer/ploughman/can make butter & cheese. Assignments in Colony. 1832: Mr. N. Nicholls 1835: Mr. H. Cutts