Summary
Born
Jan 1805
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1843
Arrival
Aug 1843
Death
Jan 1877
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Personal Information
Name: James Grimstead
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1805
Death: 1st Jan 1877
Age at death: 72
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Somerset. Taunton Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 15 years
Voyage
Departed: 28th Apr 1843
Ship: Cressy
Arrival: 28th Aug 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
James Grimstead was transported on the Cressy, departing 28th Apr 1843 and arriving 28th Aug 1843 with 296 passengers.
Cressy (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 294 |
| 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 |
Claims
"4th Great Grandfather"
1
Mary E West
Photos
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Convict Notes
State Library of Queensland on 25th October 2011
Transported for "stealing a ewe sheep". Died Hobart, Tasmania, Australia and buried Brickfields Pauper Establishment. Wife named Elizabeth (nee Collard), father named John (died 1805), mother named Amelia (nee Adams). Baptised 03 Feb 1805 at Winsham, Somerset, England. Trade shown as ploughman and labourer. Other occupation: shiphand