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Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Davis was transported on the Coromandel, departing 27th Oct 1819 and arriving 5th Apr 1820 with 299 passengers.
Coromandel (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 253 (128) |
| 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
Old Bailey Proceedings Online. September 1819, trial of JAMES DAVIS GEORGE HENDRICK (t18190915-199). JAMES DAVIS, GEORGE HENDRICK, Theft > pocket-picking, 15th September 1819. 1273. JAMES DAVIS and GEORGE HENDRICK were indicted for stealing, on the 9th of August ., one handkerchief, value 3 s., the property of Henry Longman , from his person . SAMUEL FURZEMAN . I saw the prisoner's in company with another in Drury-lane, following a gentleman. I followed them through Broad-court; they continually attempted the gentleman's pocket - they drew up close behind him in Plumtree-court. In a moment I saw Davis turn, and run down the court, doubling something under his apron - the other two passed the gentleman. I followed Davis, laid hold of him in Broad-street, and found the handkerchief under his apron. I took him into Plumbtree-street, and called the gentleman who claimed it. The gentleman is gone to Ireland - my brother secured Hendrick. The gentleman's name was Henry Longman . JOHN FURZEMAN . I was watching both, and secured Hendrick. DAVIS - GUILTY . Aged 18. HENDRICK - GUILTY . Aged 16. Transported for Life . Third Middlesex Jury, before Mr. Recorder. Born; 1801. Imprisoned; 1819 - Age 18 Tried; 15 Sept 1819. Age; 18 -------------------------- 1823 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. Place; Upper Clyde. New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Name; James Davis. Trial where & Date; Middlesex - 15 Sep 1819. Sentence; Life. Assigned to Mr Evans