James Freeman

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Aug 1823
Arrival
Dec 1823
Death
Oct 1866
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Personal Information

Name: James Freeman
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: 18th Oct 1866
Age at death: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Leicester Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 4th Aug 1823
Arrival: 30th Dec 1823
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Freeman was transported on the Sir Godfrey Webster, departing 4th Aug 1823 and arriving 30th Dec 1823 with 181 passengers.

Sir Godfrey WebsterSir Godfrey Webster (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 97 (50)
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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12/4/1823 Leicester Chronicle Leicestershire, England: ASSIZE INTELLIGENCE. James Freeman for burglary in the houses of W. Sharp, of Shaw-lane, and John Read of Stanton-under-Bardon, was sentenced to be hanged ; as was Thomas Bosworth, for feloniously assaulting and robbing T. Arnold, on the King's highwaY, near Orton-on-the-Hill. (Thomas Bosworth was also on board). James was listed as being 26 years old on arrival. Birth dates of 1796 or 1782. Place of birth: Barlestone, Leicestershire. 1830-32: Assigned to Mr Hazekiah Harrison. James was 5'6½" tall, dark brown hair, hazel eyes, Pock Marked left side upper lip, large scar inside left arm above elbow joint. Married with 3 children. 2/4/1828: Application to bring out family GO33/1/3/ p231 31/12/1833 Muster: TOL 26/9/1835: CP 18/10/1866: James Freeman, aged 84, a farmer, died of General Decay - Registered at Fingal. (Born 1782??). James was buried at the Fingal Historical Cemetery.