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Transportation
James Holmes was transported on the Henry, departing 31st Mar 1823 and arriving 26th Aug 1823 with 161 passengers.
Henry 1825. The ship Henry, Captain Ferrier, arrived at Hobart Town, on the 9th ult. with 79 female prisoners, all whom were landed with the exception of two. There were also on board 25 free women, and 33 children, who came out, at the expence of Government, to join their husbands and parents. Sydney Gazette, 3 Mar 1825.
Henry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 19 (11) |
| 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
The following persons have been indicted at Paisley to stand trial at the next Circuit here:- Thomas Brown, James Holmes, alias Letters, Mary Jarvis, alias Nimmo, alias Ruth Lamb, alias the Badger-- theft, and habit and repute thieves. ... Glasgow Herald, 6 Sept 1822.
Source: Old Scottish Genealogy and Family History. Records of Transported Convicts https://www.oldscottish.com/convict-records-15.html James HOLMES alias Letters Description & Occupation, Cotton spinner, Glasgow Tried: Glasgow, 22 Apr 1822, Transportation - 14 years. Per Ship: Henry, April 1823, New South Wales ------------------------------------------------------------------ GLASGOW ASSIZES. Tuesday, Sept. 17. Thomas Brown, Catherine Coot, James Holmes, alias Letters, and Mary Jarvis, alias Nimmo, alias Ruth Lamb, alias the Badger, were found guilty of several acts of theft, and Holmes and Mary Jarvis of being reputed thieves. ... and the sentence the law is that all of you be transported for fourteen years. Morning Advertiser, 25 Sep 1822.
Colonial Secretary Index. HOLMES, James. Per "Henry", 1823 1823 Aug 29 On list of prisoners landed from the "Henry" and forwarded to Liverpool for distribution (Reel 6011; 4/3509 p.135)