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Transportation
James Johnson was transported on the Batavia, departing 30th Sep 1817 and arriving 5th Apr 1818 with 220 passengers.
Batavia (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 389 (196) |
| 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 On-Line April 1817, trial of JAMES JOHNSON (t18170416-76). JAMES JOHNSON, Theft > burglary, 16th April 1817. 613. JAMES JOHNSON was indicted for, that he, about one o'clock in the night of the 2d of April , at the parish of Saint George in the East, being in the dwelling-house of Joseph Ruddy , did steal therein one jacket, value 2s.; one hat, value 12s.; two pair of trowsers, value 7s.; one pair of stockings, value 6d.; one handkerchief, value 3d.; and one pair of shoes, value 3s., the property of Peter Clarkson ; and, that he, having committed the said felony, in manner aforesaid, afterwards, to wit, about the said hour of one o'clock in the night of the same day, burglariously did break the said dwelling house, to get out of the same . JOSEPH RUDDY . I rent the sign of the Duke of Rutland, in Old Gravel-lane . On the 1st of April, the prisoner took a lodging at my house, for the night only. Clarkson had lodged for five weeks in the same room that the prisoner slept in. The prisoner slept there two nights, and paid me 6d. per night for the bed. On the 2d of April, about a quarter before four o'clock, previous to day-light, I was alarmed by the watchman. I am quite sure I had fastened the house. I found the prisoner gone, and the door wide open. There was no appearance of violence-it must have been opened from within. Clarkson missed his things. The prisoner was taken the next night. PETER CLARKSON. The prisoner lodged in the same room with me for two nights. There was another man slept in the same room who was blind: my things laid on a chair. About five o'clock in the morning, I was awoke: it was just day-light. The prisoner was gone: he had not said he was going. The blind man remained in bed. When the prisoner was taken, I saw some of my property again. JOSEPH RUDDY . I am sure it was not day-light. I was obliged to have a candle to look at the door: the key hung on the nail by the door-all my other lodgers were safe in bed. WILLIAM SUMMERS. I am a headborough. On the 3d of April, the prisoner was brought to the watch-house. I found a jacket and handkerchief on him, which Clarkson claimed. I also took a pair of stockings off his feet, which Clarkson likewise claimed. I asked the prisoner what he had done with the rest: he would not tell me. (Property produced and sworn to.) Prisoner's Defence. The door was not locked. GUILTY . Aged 22. Of stealing only. Transported for Seven Years . First Middlesex Jury, before Mr. Common Sergeant. --------------------- 1820 - Convict List. Govt. Labourer 1824 - Under the name of James Johnson. Certificate of Freedom. Age; 28 [1796] Native Place; Barbados. Hair; Black and Curly. Complexion; Dark Brown. Eyes Dark Remarks; Sent to Newcastle; 21 Jan 1820 for 1 year for running away from the barracks, again 12 July 1821 for the remainder of original sentence for robbery ----------------------
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Ship; Batavia - Name; James Johnson Age: 23 [1794] . [1] Read & writes. Single, Native County; Barbados Trade; Stone cutter Offence; burg Trial; Middlesex, England - 16 April 1817 - 7 years Height; 5 ft. 4 1/2 Hair; Brown Eyes; Lt Hazel