James Dalton

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Summary

Born
Jan 1815
Conviction
Cow stealing
Departure
Aug 1841
Arrival
Jan 1842
Death
May 1894
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Personal Information

Name: James Dalton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1815
Death: 24th May 1894
Age at death: 79
Occupation: Shepherd

Crime

Crime: Cow stealing
Convicted at: Ireland, Kerry Assizes, Tralee
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 7th Aug 1841
Arrival: 2nd Jan 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land and Norfolk Island

Transportation

James Dalton was transported on the Prince Regent, departing 7th Aug 1841 and arriving 2nd Jan 1842 with 146 passengers.

Prince Regent, 1820-21. On Tuesday arrived from Ireland, the ship Prince Regent, Captain Clifford. She left the Cove of Cork the 19th of September last, and brings, in excellent health, 144 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Taylor, R. N. The guard comprises 30 men of the 1st Foot (Royals), under orders of Lieut. Lewis. Sydney Gazette, 13 Jan 1821.

Prince RegentPrince Regent (generic)

References

Primary SourceVDL Founders & Survivors Convicts Campbell Town convict brick trail (AL59)

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Convict Notes

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Trial 9 Jan 1841 at Tralee, Kerry IRE for stealing a cow. Family: mother Johanna; brother Michael Desc: single, 5'9" tall, illiterate, RC, from Co Cork IRE Trades: labourer & shepherd TOL 11 Jul 1845 Certificate of Freedom 19 Feb 1848 Married Bridget Connors (John Calvin 1848) in Hobart 31 Oct 1849, having 9 children born between 1851-1872 24 May 1855 - He was convicted again for killing a horse at Oatlands. Sentenced to 10 years, remitted to 5 years. 3 years were served at Port Arthur. Reissued TOL 7 Apr 1857 Reissued Certificate of Freedom 16 Apr 1860 He was issued a Hawker's licence in 1881 (Examiner Launceston 13 Apr 1881) Died 24 May 1894 at his residence Golden Valley, Westbury of senility