Robert James

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Summary

Born
Jan 1813
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jan 1834
Arrival
May 1834
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Robert James
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1813
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Tailor

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Devon, Exeter Gaol Delivery, Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 4th Jan 1834
Ship: Moffatt
Arrival: 9th May 1834
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Robert James was transported on the Moffatt, departing 4th Jan 1834 and arriving 9th May 1834 with 400 passengers.

MoffattMoffatt (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 261 (132) Conduct Record: CON31/1/24 Description List: CON18/1/15, CON23/1/2 No 749 Muster Roll: CON13/1/6 File 295. CSO1/1/719 Page 15674
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 4th September 2024

Place of origin: Exeter, Devon 1840 - Free Certificate. No; 172/1840 1859 - Queen's Orphan School. Application for admission CHILDREN; James, Robert. Aged; 9 years 11 months and 16 days James, Rosanna Eliza. Aged; 5 years 5 months FATHER; Robert James Residence; Unknown. Left his wife 5 years since. MOTHER; Sophia Hodgkins Residence; Watchorn Stree, REMARKS; Has 4 children, the eldest a girl 12 years old & the youngest about 12 months old, The father of the youngest child is ? Cheetam also absconded and left her with the child [ Illegitimate] FRIENDS OF THE ORPHAN SCHOOLS Orphan Number: 2823 Orphan: Rosanna Eliza JAMES Mother: HODGKINS, Sophia Father: JAMES, Robert Mother's ship: Hindostan Father's ship: Age when admitted: 5yrs 5mths Date admitted: 23 May 1859 Date discharged: 3 Jun 1859 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: mother, free Remarks: father free, left References: SWD26/2, 28, CSD1/115/3864, NS1637/1p33 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=2823 Orphan Number: 2822 Orphan: Robert JAMES Mother: HODGKINS, Sophia Father: JAMES, Robert Mother's ship: Hindostan Father's ship: Age when admitted: 9yrs 11mths Date admitted: 23 May 1859 Date discharged: 21 Jun 1881 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: absconded Remarks: father free, left References: SWD26/2, 28, CSD1/115/3864, NS1637/1p33 https://www.orphanschool.org.au/showorphan.php?orphan_ID=2822