Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
James King was transported on the Phoenix, departing 4th Mar 1828 and arriving 14th Jul 1828 with 191 passengers.
Built at Thames, England 1798. 589 tons.
Phoenix (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 324 |
| 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
Michael Gready and James King were convicted (on the evidence of Wm. Marrison, an accomplice) of having stolen on the 18th of Dec. last, 29 yards of super, fine cloth and a greatcoat, the property of John Cocks, of St. Peter of Mancroft, tailor, and both sentenced to seven years' transportation. James King was further indicted for having stolen a greatcoat and two umbrellas, the property Thos. Sadler, St. Peter of Mancroft, on Dec. last, to which he pleaded guilty, and Thomas Tillett, was convicted of receiving the same knowing them to be stolen, and sentenced to 14 years' transportation. To support this case likewise, the evidence of the accomplice, Wm. Marrison, was rendered necessary to bring the charge of receiving the cloth home to who stated he had bought it six months ago. Norfolk Chronicle, 13 Jan 1827.