Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Lewis was transported on the Asia 1V, departing 25th Jul 1827 and arriving 30th Nov 1827 with 5 passengers.
Asia 1V (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 237 (120) |
| 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
1827 - 8 May. Received on the prison ship; Justitia, moored at Woolwich. Age 18 years Offence; Stealing 40/- in dwelling
ames and William Lewis, (it is not recorded whether or not they were related), also received transportation for life although a 'death recorded' verdict was entered for them. They had broken into the house of John Verry, in Aconbury, and stolen a box containing 'money, writings and other articles'. The more serious capital charge of burglary failed in this case as a principal witness by the name of James Chadwick, an accomplice who had turned King's evidence against the others, gave evidence that they had broken into the house but they had not done so when it was dark, so the indictment was changed to 'Breaking into a dwelling-house and stealing property which exceeded 40s (£2) in value. This was proved, as 90 sovereigns which Mr. Verry had put up for his rent were stolen. William Lewis joined William Daniel aboard the 'Hooghley' and arrived in Port Jackson on 24th February 1828. James Lewis, however, boarded the 'Asia IV' and sailed from London on 1st August 1827. The 'Asia IV' was a 455 ton ship built in 1813 at Whitby. This was her only voyage to the Colonies and she arrived on 30th November that year, although without the unfortunate James Lewis. He never made it to the destination of Van Diemen's land as he died on board on 26th November.