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James Henry was transported on the Roslin Castle (Roslyn Castle), departing 8th Oct 1832 and arriving 5th Feb 1833 with 197 passengers.
Built in Bristol, England. Launched in 1819. 450 ton ship. Five voyages to Australia transporting convict persons. Children of convicts were also transported but considered "free settlers" and not listed by name. The 1832/33 & 1835/36 voyages do not yet have complete lists of passengers - currently being updated. Please note this if searching for individual persons.
Roslin Castle (Roslyn Castle) (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842. Annotated Printed Indentures. Roslyn Castle arrived from Cork 1833 |
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Convict Notes
Convicts. Yesterday evening 15 convicts arrived from Armagh gaol, at Newgate, for the night, prior to being put on board the hulk, at Kingstown, Amongst the number is an offender, named James Henry, who, 13 years ago, was transported for 7 years, for stealing 13 hens—and on the present occasion is doomed to repeat his trip to Botany Bay for stealing. Dublin Morning Register, 2 Aug 1832.
Name; James Henry No; 33 - 238 . 64 Age; 60 Est Date of Birth; 1773 Widow. 3 male and 1 female children Occupation; Linen Weaver Offence; Stealing poultry Trial; Armagh - 18 June 1832 Remarks: CAME HERE by Lord Sidmouth in 1821 in same name -------------------------------------------