James Lee

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Summary

Born
Jan 1825
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Apr 1844
Arrival
Jul 1844
Death
Jun 1873
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Personal Information

Name: James Lee
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1825
Death: 26th Jun 1873
Age at death: 48
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Warwick. Birmingham Boro Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 22nd Apr 1844
Arrival: 30th Jul 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Lee was transported on the Maria Somes, departing 22nd Apr 1844 and arriving 30th Jul 1844 with 264 passengers.

Maria SomesMaria Somes (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 65 (34)
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 11th October 2023

Place of origin: Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire 1873 - Pauper Interments. Thomas Lee. Inquest held 1 July 1873 on the 19 June 1873 was in Hobart Town. 1873 - INQUEST. Name: Lee, Thomas Age: 48. Also known as: Lee, James Ship to colony: Maria Somes (1) Remarks: Free by Servitude Date of inquest: 1 Jul 1873. Verdict: Found drowned Record ID:NAME_INDEXES:1360137 Resource: POL709/1/10 p.127 (1873) & SC195/1/56 Inquest 7219

Leonie Dolley avatar
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on 14th April 2013

James received his ticket of leave in 1849 it was revoked 27\1\1852. Received ticket of leave again in 27\9\1853 then a conditional pardon 1854. He was found drowned in the Derwent River 29\6\1873.