James Christopher

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Summary

Born
Jan 1820
Conviction
Poaching/breaching game laws
Departure
Jul 1842
Arrival
Nov 1842
Death
Mar 1897
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Personal Information

Name: James Christopher
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1820
Death: 27th Mar 1897
Age at death: 77

Crime

Convicted at: Northampton Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 15th Jul 1842
Arrival: 7th Nov 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Christopher was transported on the Marquis Of Hastings, departing 15th Jul 1842 and arriving 7th Nov 1842 with 241 passengers.

Marquis Of HastingsMarquis Of Hastings (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 144
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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New Town Charitable Institute. Admission dates: 07 Mar 1888 to 16 Apr 1888 Ship to colony: Marquis of Hastings Admitted from the District of Hobart. Discharged to service. By approval. Cornelian Bay Cemetery. Date of burial: 27 Mar 1897 Age: 79. Last known residence: New Town Charitable Institution, New Town. Cornelian Bay, Pauper, Section A, Number 549