James Futcher

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Summary

Born
Jan 1807
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Aug 1833
Arrival
Dec 1833
Death
Jan 1870
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Personal Information

Name: James Futcher
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1807
Death: 18th Jan 1870
Age at death: 63
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Southampton Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 3rd Aug 1833
Ship: John
Arrival: 1st Dec 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Futcher was transported on the John, departing 3rd Aug 1833 and arriving 1st Dec 1833 with 261 passengers.

John 1st arrived in Sydney Cove on the 25th November 1827. 185 Male convicts. of which 7 were sent to the hospital, 3 Died. Surgeon Superintendent- Died on the voyage . John - 1836/1837 Voyage. Medical Journal was lost on the homeward passage by the shipwreck of the Ship "Medora' There is an index only.

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References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 198
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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Place of origin: Gosport, Hampshire Offence; Stealing a pair of trousers 1847 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS. Permission date: 30 Jun 1847. Futcher, James. Ship/free: Free. Marriage to: Day, Margaret Ship/free: Emma Eugenia 1847 - MARRIAGE. Date of marriage: 27 Aug 1847 Marriage in the District of Newtown at the Parish Church. 1870 - General Hospital Hobart Ship: John 2. Date of death: 18 Jan 1870