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Transportation
James Jackson was transported on the Prince Regent, departing 17th Sep 1819 and arriving 27th Jan 1820 with 162 passengers.
Prince Regent, 1820-21. On Tuesday arrived from Ireland, the ship Prince Regent, Captain Clifford. She left the Cove of Cork the 19th of September last, and brings, in excellent health, 144 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Taylor, R. N. The guard comprises 30 men of the 1st Foot (Royals), under orders of Lieut. Lewis. Sydney Gazette, 13 Jan 1821.
Prince Regent (generic)References
| Primary Source | Death Certificate 51 Vol 146 1841 |
| 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
NOTE: 2 James Jackson's on this voyage - one tried at Salop Assizes the other at the Old Bailey. **This is the James Jackson who was tried at Salop. Colonial Secretary Papers: JACKSON, James. Per "Prince Regent", 1820; two convicts of this name by this ship 1823: On list of convicts maintained by William Cox free of expense to the Crown in 1823 (Reel 6059; 4/1773 p.159a) 1823 Apr 30: On list of convicts in the employ of William Cox of Clarendon and his two sons George & Henry (Fiche 3062; 4/1834B No.73 p.469) 1829: TOL Evan - Listed as per 'Princess Regent' 1820
There are 2 convicts with the name James Jackson on this ship! One was convicted at Middlesex and the other at Shropshire (Salop Assizes). The one convicted at Middlesex was sent to Newcastle according to the Free Settler or Felon website. The James Jackson from Shropshire is in the Parramatta Gaol Description and Entrance Book 1837-1839 (accessed Ancestry.com): James Jackson P.Regent 1820 born 1803 5'7" cruxifix on left arm, sentenced Shrewsbury life.
Buried 21 Dec 1840 RC St Patricks Parramatta age "40 years" abode Parramatta "Bond. Ship name: Prince Regent"