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Summary

Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1841
Arrival
Sep 1841
Death
Jun 1842
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Personal Information

Name: James Collins
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: 16th Jun 1842
Age at death: 23
Occupation: Miller

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Ireland. Tyrone
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 25th Apr 1841
Ship: Waverley
Arrival: 12th Sep 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Collins was transported on the Waverley, departing 25th Apr 1841 and arriving 12th Sep 1841 with 28 passengers.

Built 1838 at Whitby. Wood barque of 436 Tons. (Incomplete registers for persons transported on these sailings of the Waverley - a work in progress) 1847 - 129 female prisoner, 32 children. 39 Free females

WaverleyWaverley (generic)

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on 28th May 2016

James Collins was convicted at Tyrone on 11 March 1841 for stealing bank notes from his employer's till. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land on the 'Waverley' 1841. Married man - wife Mary; aged 23yrs; miller by trade; 5'7 1/4". Native place -Armagh One child - Ann Mother - Margaret Brothers - John, William & Robert Sisters - Margaret & Jane Probation station - Jerusalem (Tasmania)12mths. 28 Feb 1842: Hospital, New Norfolk. Died in hospital, New Norfolk 16 June 1842.