Summary
Born
Jan 1824
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
May 1850
Arrival
Aug 1850
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: James Farr
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1824
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Shoemaker/bootmaker
Crime
Crime: Theft - larceny
Convicted at: Warwick. Boro of Birmingham Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 3rd May 1850
Ship: Maria Somes
Arrival: 9th Aug 1850
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
James Farr was transported on the Maria Somes, departing 3rd May 1850 and arriving 9th Aug 1850 with 260 passengers.
Maria Somes (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 254 |
| 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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Place of origin: Worcester, Worcestershire Offence; Stealing 15 bushels of malt & previous convictions. 1898 - Launceston Invalid Depot: Name; James Farr. Ship to colony: Maria Somes POL709-1-27 page 55 (01 Jun 1894 to 30 Mar 1898) - Discharged to Police. 1930 - Possible Death Record. Aged; 90 years old. Last known residence: New Town Infirmary, New Town Cornelian Bay Cemetery. Pauper, Section B, Number 0. Date of burial: 26 Feb 1930