James Chilvers

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Summary

Born
Jan 1798
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Nov 1838
Arrival
Mar 1839
Death
Jan 1839
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Personal Information

Name: James Chilvers
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1798
Death: 1st Jan 1839
Age at death: 41
Occupation: Shepherd

Crime

Convicted at: Norfolk Assizes
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th Nov 1838
Arrival: 22nd Mar 1839
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Chilvers was transported on the John Barry, departing 12th Nov 1838 and arriving 22nd Mar 1839 with 320 passengers.

John BarryJohn Barry (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 380
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 17th February 2021

New South Wales, Australia, St. John's Parramatta, Burials No; 105 Name; James Chilvers Abode; Parramatta Date of death; 21 May 1839 Date of burial; 23 May 1839 Age; 46 years Details; General Hospital. Per Ship; John Barry -------------------------

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 17th February 2021

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Indent No; 177. Age; 40 Protestant, married, 3 male and 4 female children. Native Place; Norfolk Trade or calling; Farm Labourer & shepherd Trial where & Date; Sheep stealing - 29 March 1838. Sentence; 10 years Height; 5 ft. 7 3/4 in Eyes; Grey Hair; Brown Completion; Dark Ruddy.