Summary
Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Aug 1838
Arrival
Dec 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: James Dawson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Potter/Potter's boy
Voyage
Departed: 10th Aug 1838
Ship: Augusta Jessie
Arrival: 6th Dec 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
James Dawson was transported on the Augusta Jessie, departing 10th Aug 1838 and arriving 6th Dec 1838 with 211 passengers.
Augusta Jessie (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 329 (166) Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:1514252 Saltwater River Insane Asylum: CON127/1/2 page 17 |
| 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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No; 1371. Place of origin: Staffordshire Trial; 17 Oct 1837. Offence; Stealing a great coat Aged; 21 years old. 1842 - 7 Jan. Saltwater River Insane Asylum Admission dates: 7 Jan 1842 1845 - 19 Aug. Ticket of Leave. 1845 - Free Certificate. No; 122/1845 1852 - Saltwater River Insane Asylum. Disease: Amentia, Received from New Norfolk. Imbecilic & troublesome, very dirty in his habits, eats all manner of filth he can pick up. General Health good.