Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
James Joseph Jones was transported on the Equestrian, departing 27th Aug 1852 and arriving 16th Dec 1852 with 295 passengers.
Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.
Equestrian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 517 (261). Tasmanian Archives - convicts. |
| 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
James Joseph Jones was convicted at York on 3 March 1849 for arson - setting fire to a stable. Twice imprisoned before. 10yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Equestrian' (3) arriving 16 Dec 1852. Single man; aged 29 yrs; glass cutter; 5'2 1/2"; Roman Catholic; can read & write. Native place - Lambeth. Proper name stated to be James Joseph DOVER. Father - James, at native place Brother - John, in a Lunatic Assylum Sisters - Mary and L.... Assignments in Colony. Clear Conduct Record. Ticket of Leave granted 1853 Conditional Pardon Dec 1855 Certificate of Freedom 6 May 1859