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Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Jones was transported on the Isabella, departing 15th Jan 1842 and arriving 19th May 1842 with 270 passengers.
The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).
Isabella (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 3.(3). 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 Jones (proper Burslam) was convicted at CCC, London on 4 Jan 1841 for larceny - embezzling four half crowns the property of a fellow servant. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Isabella' arriving 21 May 1842. Single man; tailor; aged 24yrs; tailor; can read & write; 5'4 1/2"; sandy hair; dk blue eyes. Native place: Exmouth St. London Father: James, a tailor. Mother: Elizabeth 3 brothers, 3 sisters. 18 mths Probation Period. Station Gang - Impression Bay. 11 July 1846: Ticket of Leave 28 Feb 1847: Marriage permission - to Jane Williams (transported per 'Margaret'). Approved. 4 Jan 1848: Free by servitude 11 Jan 1848: Free Certificate