Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
James Holloway 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 |
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Convict Notes
James Holloway was 17 years old when transported for stealing 2 sheep and 3 lambs. James was 5'3" tall could read and write, single, protestant, fresh complexion, dark brown hair, grey eyes. Father: Thomas at native place (Bristol) Brothers: Robert, Thomas, Josiah Sisters: Eliza Ann. 9/6/1846: Emerged from gang. 21/12/1850: TOL 22/8/1853: Free Certificate. 1853: Married Caroline Collins Browne, they had 11 children. 4/4/1901: Caroline died aged 63. No date of death for James.
Served his sentence at Port Arthur working in the coal mines and at what was then called Jerusalem now known as Colebrook. Finished up in the Huon Valley in the Police Point area married and raised 11 children He is my Great Grandfather.