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Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Graham was transported on the Earl Spencer, departing 30th Apr 1813 and arriving 9th Oct 1813 with 203 passengers.
Built 1803, London - Thames, 672 ton required 56 crew and mounted with 16 guns.
Earl Spencer (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 97 (50) |
| 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
Tried at the Old Bailey, 28 Oct 1812. 884. JAMESÂ GRAHAMÂ was indicted for feloniously stealing, on the 28th of October , a handkerchief, value 7 s. the property of John Barnet , from his person . JOHN BARNET . I am a surgeon in St. John-street. On the 28th of October I was passing from the Strand into Fleet-street, and as I was passing through Temple Bar , a man, who was carrying a basket before me. His basket was knocked down by design, more than by accident, and as I turned round I saw the prisoner and his companion behind me. I recollected that I had some papers and valuable things about me. I pursued my way home. When I got near the corner of Fetter-lane, happening to look about accidentally, I saw the prisoner again, and his companion. I considered then that they were suspicious characters. I endeavoured to get before them. I wished to get further from them. I went off the pavement, and just at the corner of Shoe-lane, supposing I was out of their reach, I felt a sudden tug at my pocket. I immediately turned round. The prisoner was at my right hand. I saw my handkerchief drop from him on the ground. His companion at that moment was rather before me. I instantly collared the prisoner, and I picked up the handkerchief off the prisoner's feet. I took him myself to the officer in Poppins-court. He made no resistance. His companion followed me to the officer's door. I found the officer, and I gave him in charge, and I gave the officer the handkerchief. EDWARD CRESWLLL . I am an officer in the City. The prisoner was delivered in charge to me, by Mr. Barnet. He charged him with picking his pocket. The prisoner declared he was innocent. I took the prisoner to the Compter. I have kept the handkerchief ever since. This is the handkerchief. Prosecutor. This is the handkerchief. It was taken from my pocket. It cost me fourteen shillings. Prisoner's Defence. The prosecutor accused me of picking his pocket. I saw the handkerchief drop from a person's hand. I told him I was not the person. I had no companion with me. GUILTY , aged 25. Transported for Life . London jury, before Mr. Common Serjeant.
NSW 1828 Census Index. James Graham, age 38, T.L. Earl Spencer, 1813, Life, Labourer, Elizth. Leach, Darling Harbour James Graham, Jun. age 2, B.C. Also listed in the Index: Elizabeth Leach, age 38, C.F. Kangaroo, 1814, protestant, Laundress, Darling Harbour. Eliza Leach, age 7, B.C. Esther Leach, aged 4, B.C.