James Gant

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Summary

Born
Jan 1800
Conviction
Embezzlement
Departure
Apr 1828
Arrival
Aug 1828
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Gant
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1800
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Waiter/footman

Crime

Crime: Embezzlement
Convicted at: Norfolk, Norwich City Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Apr 1828
Ship: Woodford
Arrival: 25th Aug 1828
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Gant was transported on the Woodford, departing 29th Apr 1828 and arriving 25th Aug 1828 with 184 passengers.

WoodfordWoodford (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 384
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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Place of origin: Norwich, Norfolk Trial; 7 Aug 1827 No; 561. Aged; 28 years old Offence; Stealing Promissory Notes Nearly 7 years at the Angel Status; Married 1840 - New Norfolk Colonial Hospital Admission dates: 16 Nov 1840 Admitted with Fistula in Ano. [An abnormal cavity or tunnel that forms between the anal canal to the skin near the anus. This results in abscess that leads to pain and discomfort around the anus.] 1849 - 2 October. Ticket of Leave Refused 1851 - 28 January. Free Certificate 1854 - Name: Gant, James Record Type: Departures Rank: Steerage Status: Conditional Pardon Departure date: 22 Apr 1854 Departure port: Launceston Ship: Black Swan Ship to colony: Woodford Bound to: Melbourne Remarks: Recorded in Index as James Grant