James Edwards

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Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Theft
Departure
Sep 1834
Arrival
Jan 1835
Death
Dec 1869
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Personal Information

Name: James Edwards
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: 28th Dec 1869
Age at death: 61
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Theft
Convicted at: Cambridge Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Sep 1834
Arrival: 22nd Jan 1835
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Edwards was transported on the Augusta Jessie, departing 27th Sep 1834 and arriving 22nd Jan 1835 with 210 passengers.

Augusta JessieAugusta Jessie (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 445 (224)
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

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on 30th July 2024

INQUEST: An inquest was held at Victoria, Huon, on the 12 instant, upon the body of William Smith C.P. per Maitland and James Edwards per Augusta Jessie who were accidently drowned in the Huon River on the 28 Ultimo. A verdict returned accordingly