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Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
James Huxley was transported on the Somersetshire, departing 30th Nov 1841 and arriving 30th May 1842 with 221 passengers.
Somersetshire (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 408 |
| 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
Old Bailey: JAMES HUXLEY. Theft: simple larceny. 19th October 1840 Verdict Guilty > pleaded guilty Sentence Transportation James Huxley b. 1822, 7 records JAMES HUXLEY was indicted for stealing, on the 29th of September, 1 pair of trowsers, value 12s., the goods of Benjamin Prew; to which he pleaded GUILTY.** Aged 18.— Transported for Seven Years. James Huxley was born in Dudley, Worcestershire, he was listed as being 21 years old on arrival in VDL, 5'2¼" tall, sallow complexion, reads, brown hair, hazel eyes, single, tattoos. Father: James at London Brothers: Francis, James, Thomas. 27/2/1846: TOL 19/10/1847: COF
Hulk "Stirling Castle" 1841 Devon. Arrived Melbourne 1850 aboard "Cecelia" captained by brother-in-law Clement Powell. Married 1852 Ellen Brannen. Three children Eliza, Francis & James. Death unknown.