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Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
James Kelly was transported on the Admiral Gambier And Friends, departing 31st Mar 1811 and arriving 29th Sep 1811 with 300 passengers.
Admiral Gambier And Friends (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 41 (22) |
| 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
Hulk Records. HO-9-4_1 Woolwich hulks- Prudentia/Retribution and Justitia. Page 39/50 Received the 25 June 1810. Jas. Kelly, alias Watson, age 30, Theft, Tried Edinburgh, 30 Mar 1810. NSW Life. Transported 27 Feb 1811.
On 8 January 1810, James Kelly alias Watson appeared at Edinburgh High Court on libel for four thefts (probably committed late 1809) - (1)silver watch from house of William Ness,Blair Street; (2)silver teaspoons and 4 guineas from John Glasgow, publican in Canongate; (3)two silver watches from house of George Dennis, North Leith; and (4)silver teaspoons and gold plate from house of James Porter, South Leith. Found Not Proven on first charge, but Guilty of others. Sentenced to be executed 21 February 1810, but respited and transported for life. See Scots Magazine (1810) Vol.72, p 156 and McGowan, John (2013) A New Civic Order: The contribution of the City of Edinburgh Police, 1805-1812, p 155 and p 229.