Summary
Personal Information
Transportation
James Lee was transported on the Theresa, departing 5th Oct 1838 and arriving 31st Jan 1839 with 266 passengers.
Built 1834 at Calcutta. Wood barque of 497 Tons.
Theresa (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 361 (182) |
| 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 |
Claims
"My 5th great grandfather"
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Convict Notes
Worcestershire Lent Assizes. Lea, James, aged 42, waterman, was found guilty of stealing on the 9th of December last, a bag containing various articles, the property of Jos. Phelps, of Upton-upon-Severn. The prisoner had been previously convicted, Transported for life. Worcestershire Chronicle, 15 March 1838. Removal of Convicts.- The following convicts, sentenced various terms of transportation, were removed removed from our County Gaol to the hulk, at Woolwich : ... and Lea, robbery ; sentenced to transportation for life. Worcestershire Chronicle, 22 March 1838.