James Lush

Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Jul 1837
Arrival
Nov 1837
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Lush
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Dorset Assizes
Sentence term: Life

Voyage

Departed: 29th Jul 1837
Ship: Susan
Arrival: 21st Nov 1837
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Lush was transported on the Susan, departing 29th Jul 1837 and arriving 21st Nov 1837 with 302 passengers.

SusanSusan (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 119 (61)
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

Maureen Withey avatar
Level 347
on 27th May 2023

James Lush, 25, and Jas. Rawkins, 17, sheep-stealing, assault and robbery, and stealing a coat; Salisbury and Winchester Journal, 20 Feb 1837. These Assizes commenced Dorchester, on Friday last, the 10th instant. ... Transportation for life: James Lush, for sheep stealing— ... Salisbury and Winchester Journal, 20 Mar 1837. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Tasmanian Records. Conduct Record . https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-25$init=CON31-1-25P242 No 1092. James Lush. Tried Dorset Ass. 10 March 1837, Life. Transported for Sheep stealing. Gaol report , once convicted of poaching. Hulk report, Good. Married 4 children. Stated previous offence, poaching, one month, and once fined. Married, 5 children, wife Elizabeth at Motcombe, Dorset. Dec 7 1842. Constable, Drunk & neglect of duty. Recommd. For a C. Pardon, 8/12/1846. Conduct Record (Continuation) https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON34-1-7$init=CON34-1-7P326 See record for details. Assignment Record. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON27-1-7$init=CON27-1-7P104 James Lush, 5 ft 6 ½ ins. Age 29, Ploughman & gardener, Hot and green houses. Tried at Dorset, Life, native place, Motcombe, Dorset. Assigned to Captain Swanson, of New Town. T.L.