James Goodson

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Summary

Born
Nov 1802
Conviction
Larceny with a Previous Conviction
Departure
Jun 1831
Arrival
Oct 1831
Death
Nov 1881
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Personal Information

Name: James Goodson
Gender: Unknown
Born: 26th Nov 1802
Death: 3rd Nov 1881
Age at death: 78
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Essex Quarter Session
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Jun 1831
Ship: Larkins
Arrival: 19th Oct 1831
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Goodson was transported on the Larkins, departing 11th Jun 1831 and arriving 19th Oct 1831 with 279 passengers.

1829 Voyage - Ship; Larkins, Captain Campbell, from Cork the 10th August, with 195 male prisoners. A Surgeon Superintendent, P. Sprout, Esquire. Arrived; 22 December 1829. Recapitulation; Mustered; 196. Died on Voyage; 3. Disembarked; 1. Total; 200

LarkinsLarkins (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 114
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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James Goodson, (by C. S. Onley, Esq.) charged with stealing a quantity of Oats, the property of Richard Bridge, of Stisted., Essex Herald, 23 Nov 1830. Tasmanian Records Conduct Record: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON31-1-16/CON31-1-16P68 See record for details.