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Transportation
James King was transported on the Theresa, departing 28th Mar 1845 and arriving 3rd Jul 1845 with 220 passengers.
Built 1834 at Calcutta. Wood barque of 497 Tons.
Theresa (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 265 (134) |
| 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 Online JAMES KING. JAMES WHITE. Theft; pocketpicking. 6th January 1845. Text type Trial account Defendants JAMES KING, JAMES WHITE Offences Theft > Pocketpicking Session Date 6th January 1845 Reference Number t18450106-402 Verdicts Guilty, Guilty Punishments Transportation, Imprisonment 402. JAMES KING and JAMES WHITE were indicted for stealing, on the 26th of Dec, 1 needle-case, value 4d.; 1 half-crown, 2 shillings, and 2 sixpences, the property of Wellington James Steele, from the person of Martha Steele; and that King had been before convicted of felony. MR. SIMON conducted the Protecution. MARTHA STEELE . I am the wife of Wellington James Steele—I was at the Surrey Theatre on the evening of the 26th of Dec.; and between nine and ten o'clock I went into a public-house adjoining the theatre, which is called the Surrey Coal Hole—I had in my poc et a needle-case, with 5s. 6d. in it—amongst which was a half-crown—I had felt in my pocket a few minutes before, and found the needle-case there safe—I did not take notice who was there—the waiter told me something—I searched my pocket, and my needle-case was gone—I have not seen it since—it was about as long as my finger—a clenched hand would inclose it entirely. JOHN CLEMENTSON . I am waiter at the Surrey Coal Hole. On the evening of the 26th of Dec. Mrs. Steele came into our house—there were several persons in front of the bar—the two prisoners were there together—I know them by seeing them there before, but I did Dot know their names—they were drinking a glass of grog—I saw King walk towards the door where Mrs. Steele was—he stood a few minutes, and put his hand into her pocket—he drew his hand out clenched, and put it into his own trowsers' pocket—I tried to collar him, and in doing so White took me by the collar unawares, and pulled me away—they both ran away—I am quite certain these are the parties. JAMES CUDDY (police-constable L 20.) I took King into custody on the 2nd of Jan.—he denied the charge. WILLIAM RONAYNE (police-constable L 38.) I took White into custody at the Prince of Wales, in the London-road—King was with him when I took him. GEORGE SAUL (police-constable R 41.) I produce a certificate of King's former conviction, which I got from Mr. Clark's office—(read—Convicted on the 31st of Jan., 5th Vict., of larceny from the person)—the prisoner is the man—he had six months. KING— GUILTY . Aged 20.— Transported for Ten Years. WHITE— GUILTY . Aged 18.— Confined Six Months.
Description Born 1825. Place of birth Newington. Gender male. Hair brown. Eyes brown. Distinguishing marks pitted pockmarked, mark (pockpitted. scrofula mark under left jaw). Has tattoo no. First recorded 1845.