James Hawkins

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Summary

Born
Jan 1799
Conviction
Stealing fowls (chickens/ducks)
Departure
Mar 1844
Arrival
Jul 1844
Death
Jul 1871
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Personal Information

Name: James Hawkins
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1799
Death: 8th Jul 1871
Age at death: 72
Occupation: Wheelwright

Crime

Convicted at: Essex, Chelmsford Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 15th Mar 1844
Ship: London
Arrival: 9th Jul 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Hawkins was transported on the London, departing 15th Mar 1844 and arriving 9th Jul 1844 with 250 passengers.

1851 Voyage - Ship; London. 611 tons. From Kingston 20 Dec with 285 male convicts

LondonLondon (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 38
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

Sheryl avatar
72
on 22nd July 2025

An inquest was held at Richmond, on the 10th instant, upon the body of James Hawkins, F.S., per London 1, aged 72 years, who was found dead in the bush. Verdict--Natural causes, accelerated by exposure. Tasmania Police Gazette, 14th July 1871, p114.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 30th May 2025

1871 - Inquests Age: 72 Ship to colony: London (1) Remarks: Free by Servitude Date of death: 8 Jul 1871. Date of inquest: 10 Jul 1871 Verdict: Natural causes