James Dent

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Summary

Born
Jan 1810
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Jun 1837
Arrival
Oct 1837
Death
Jan 1838
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Personal Information

Name: James Dent
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1810
Death: 1st Jan 1838
Age at death: 28
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Norfolk Quarter Session
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Jun 1837
Arrival: 9th Oct 1837
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Dent was transported on the Charles Kerr, departing 6th Jun 1837 and arriving 9th Oct 1837 with 250 passengers.

The Charles Kerr was built in Sunderland in 1826, 463 tons. The ship 'Charles Kerr' was also commissioned as an immigrant transport to bring mainly female persons to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) in 1835 - these women were NOT convicts.

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References

Primary SourceAustralian Convict Transportation Registers - Ship; Charles Kerr

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Convict Notes

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1838 - 18 August 1838 - Died on Voyage. 1836 - Received on board the hulk; Hardy. Moored at Portsmouth. Age; 26 years Trial; 19 October 1836 - Norwich. Sentence; Life. Mitigated to 14 years - 16 November 1836. Offence; Horse Stealing