Summary
Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Nov 1843
Arrival
Apr 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: James Curtis
Gender: Male
Born: 12th Jan 1812
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Ostler
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Dorset Assizes
Sentence term: 10 years
Voyage
Departed: 22nd Nov 1843
Ship: Marion
Arrival: 3rd Apr 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
James Curtis was transported on the Marion, departing 22nd Nov 1843 and arriving 3rd Apr 1844 with 302 passengers.
Built 1834 at Calcutta. Wood ship of 684 Tons. The 1847/48 voyage sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) BUT also went on to Port Phillip Bay, Victoria where 300 exiles disembarked. (The newspaper source says they were from Millbank, Pentonville & Parkhurst prisons.)
Marion (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 494 |
| 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
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Previous conviction Mar 1836 for felony and sentenced to 1 year hard labour at Dorchester Prison. Married Elizabeth Whittle 11 Oct 1835 at Fordington, Dorset and had 3 daughters Jane, Elizabeth and Mary.