Summary
Born
Jan 1791
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Apr 1843
Arrival
Aug 1843
Death
Jan 1875
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Personal Information
Name: James Chivers
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1791
Death: 1st Jan 1875
Age at death: 84
Occupation: Tailor
Voyage
Departed: 28th Apr 1843
Ship: Cressy
Arrival: 28th Aug 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
James Chivers was transported on the Cressy, departing 28th Apr 1843 and arriving 28th Aug 1843 with 296 passengers.
Cressy (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 293 (148) |
| 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 |
Claims
"James Chivers was my 4th Great Granduncle. Jemima married into my Family."
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Carl Osborne-Jones
Photos
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Convict Notes
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1869 - Launceston Invalid Depot Name; James Chivers aged 77 years old. Invalid Admission dates: 29 Sep 1869 Ship to colony: Cressy House of Assembly Paper no. 63 of 1871 page 20