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Transportation
James Jenkins was transported on the Albion, departing 29th May 1828 and arriving 3rd Nov 1828 with 192 passengers.
Albion (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 402 |
| 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
Convict Permission to Marry. James Jenkins, alias Cox, per Albion (2), age 31, 14 years; T. of L. and Bridget Smith, per Pyramus (2), age 28, 7 years; Bond. Date of permission, 8 Aug 1837, Maitland. NSW BMD. Marriage Reg: 1853/1837. James Jenkins and Bridget Smith, CT district (Church of England, Black Creek; Bulwarra; Cloden; East Maitland; Hinton; Hunter District; Maitland; Morpeth; West Maitland)
A most daring robbery was committed on Wednesday evening, about half past eight o'clock, in the dwelling house of Mr. Collard, shoemaker of Alkham. The family of Mr. Collard consisting of himself, housekeeper, and a little boy, were sitting by the fire, and the former was solacing himself with the comforts of a pipe after the fatigues of the day, when four ruffians armed with bludgeons, deliberately walked into the room, and threatened their lives if they made the least noise, On Mr. Collard attempting to call for assistance, one of the villains struck him a dreadful blow on the head, which cut it open; they then took from his person all the money he had about him, amounting to nearly four pounds, and after ransacking the house, departed with their booty, consisting of a watch, several coats, breeches, silver table and tea spoons, and in fact every thing portable they could lay their hands on, leaving the poor man entirely destitute, The villains were ….. and appeared to be all young men, about five five inches high, Mr. Collard’s shop was broken open in January last, and several pair of shoes stolen therefrom, for which two men were were taken at Faversham and committed to Maidstone Gaol. Kent Herald, 6 March 1828. Kent Gaol Calendar. Jones, John, and Jas Jenkins, alias Jas. Cox charged with having burglariously broken the dwelling house of R…. Collard. and stealing 7 pair of shoes and various other articles, his property —Also further on the oath of Brown, with having assaulted Collard, with intent to rob him— Trans. Maidstone Journal, 25 March 1828. --------------------------------------------------------- National Archives. Hulk Records HO-9-7_3 (page 6/47) Hulk Records. Retribution Hulk, Sheerness. Received from Maidstone, 9 April 1828. Jno Jones (1), age 20, Stg 7 pr shoes, Tried Maidstone, 17 March 1828, 7 years, To NSW 23 May 1828. James Jenkins, alias Cox, age 21, Stg 7 pr shoes, Tried Maidstone, 17 March 1828, 7 years, To NSW 23 May 1828.