Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Herkes was transported on the Frances Charlotte, departing 27th Dec 1836 and arriving 15th May 1837 with 151 passengers.
Frances Charlotte (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 438 |
| 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
No; 2202 Name; James Herkes Height; 5 ft 4 in Age; 18 years old [Born abt. 1819] Trade; Shoemaker - 2 1/2 years Where Tried, Edinburgh Native Place. Edinburgh
In July 1836, James Herkes and John Wilson were convicted at the High Court of Justiciary of 'breaking into the house of the Honourable Henry Cockburn at Charlotte Square and stealing three coats and tartan mantle. Both having previous convictions for theft, received transportation for 7 years - see Scotland newspaper 13 July 1836, p 3 on 'High Court of Justiciary'. See also McGowan, John (2022) Policing the Metropolis of Scotland (Edinburgh City Archives) Volume 1, p 1312.