James Tucker

Summary

Born
Jan 1813
Conviction
Stealing money
Departure
Apr 1829
Arrival
Aug 1829
Death
Nov 1835
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Personal Information

Name: James Tucker
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1813
Death: 13th Nov 1835
Age at death: 22
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Somerset Quarter Session
Sentence term: Life

Voyage

Departed: 30th Apr 1829
Ship: York
Arrival: 28th Aug 1829
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Tucker was transported on the York, departing 30th Apr 1829 and arriving 28th Aug 1829 with 192 passengers.

The York I was built in Southwick, West Sussex, England in 1819. 429 tons. Three voyages to Australia with transport convicts - 1829, 1830 and 1832. The York II was built in Sunderland, England in 1854. 940 ton ship. Transported convicts and pensioner guards and families to Western Australia in 1862.

YorkYork (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 55 (90)
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

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on 29th December 2024

Burials in the Parish of Trinity No; 299. 4134. James Tucker Burial; 13 November 1835 Abode; Hospital Age; 22 years. ** Age as per Register ** Ship; York Status; Convict