James Kidman

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Oct 1833
Arrival
Feb 1834
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Kidman
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Cambridge Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 14th Oct 1833
Ship: Fairlie
Arrival: 15th Feb 1834
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Kidman was transported on the Fairlie, departing 14th Oct 1833 and arriving 15th Feb 1834 with 376 passengers.

FairlieFairlie (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 234
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

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National Archives. HO 17/5/9 1836 Jan 5 Prisoner name: James Kidman and Thomas Stamford. Prisoner age: Kidman 27, Stamford 20. Court and date of trial: Cambridge [Cambridgeshire] Summer Assizes, 25 June 1833. Crime: Horse stealing - stealing a pony, property of David Wray, surgeon and apothecary. Initial sentence: Transportation for life. Gaoler's report: Kidman before convicted of poaching, Stamford a reputed thief. Annotated: In New South Wales; Nil. Petitioner(s): David Wray (prosecutor), of St Peters Street, Cambridge. Grounds for clemency: The prisoners were previously of unimpeachable character; their aged parents have approached the victim for his help in petitioning for their sons. Other papers: Covering letter. Additional Information: Prisoners in New South Wales.