James Dashey

Summary

Born
Jan 1823
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Dec 1852
Arrival
May 1853
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Dashey
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1823
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Dec 1852
Arrival: 26th May 1853
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Dashey was transported on the St Vincent, departing 28th Dec 1852 and arriving 26th May 1853 with 214 passengers.

St VincentSt Vincent (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 619 (312)
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

Dianne Jones avatar
Level 218
on 18th July 2022

IN VDL: 26 May, 1853: On arrival in VDL, JAMES DASHEY was listed as convict #27890, a labourer, 29 years old, with a previous conviction. He was single, from Stratford, Catholic, and illiterate (https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-115$init=CON33-1-115p45). Family: Mother Ellen and brother John — at his native place. For further details see his VDL Conduct record at https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-115$init=CON33-1-115p45 and his Indent record at https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON14-1-47$init=CON14-1-47_00234_L. —00—

Dianne Jones avatar
Level 218
on 18th July 2022

TRIAL: 3 February, 1851: He was convicted at the Old Bailey. See trial transcript below. "THEFT, SIMPLE LARCENY: #592. JAMES DASHEY, stealing 8 3/4 lbs. weight of beef, value 2s.; the goods of John Bradshaw: having been before convicted: to which he pleaded GUILTY . Aged 28.— Transported for Seven Years (https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/). --0--