James Hunt

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Summary

Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Murder
Departure
Mar 1844
Arrival
Jul 1844
Death
Dec 1871
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Personal Information

Name: James Hunt
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: 26th Dec 1871
Age at death: 54
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Murder
Convicted at: Lancaster, Liverpool Special Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 13th Mar 1844
Ship: Blundell
Arrival: 12th Jul 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Hunt was transported on the Blundell, departing 13th Mar 1844 and arriving 12th Jul 1844 with 210 passengers.

BlundellBlundell (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 25 (14)
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

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Place of origin: Liverpool, Lancashire Offence; Murder of a gamekeeper named Richard Ringon?? 2 previous convictions for assault received 2 months and 1 month 1847 - Off Norfolk Island per Pestongee Bomangee Apr 1847 1871 - Death. General Hospital Hobart Admission dates: 21 Dec 1871 Ship: Blundell. Place of origin: Lancashire Date of death: 26 Dec 1871 1871 - INQUEST. 28 Dec 1871. Verdict; Manslaughter assault Mark Jeffrey "Elioza". Crime report. 2 January 1872 1872 - The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954) Mon 1 Jan 1872. Page 2 . ADJOURNED INQUEST. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/8921211?searchTerm=james%20hunt