Summary
Born
Jan 1813
Conviction
Manslaughter/culpable homicide
Departure
Aug 1831
Arrival
Dec 1831
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: James Lynam
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1813
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general
Aliases: Layman
Crime
Convicted at: Ireland, Kings County
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 16th Aug 1831
Ship: Bussorah Merchant
Arrival: 14th Dec 1831
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
James Lynam was transported on the Bussorah Merchant, departing 16th Aug 1831 and arriving 14th Dec 1831 with 100 passengers.
The Bussorah Merchant was built at Calcutta in 1818, 531 tons. The ship transported convicts from England in 1828 to New South Wales, from Ireland in 1829/30 to Hobart, Van Diemen's Land and in 1831 another voyage to Sydney, New South Wales. (The ship also made voyages to Australia, in 1837, 1839 & 1845 with free immigrants.)
Bussorah Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | NSW Gov Records. Irish Convicts. |
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Convict Notes
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117193 Layman (Lynam?) - James - Bussorah Merchant 1831. 1837 Port Stephens GRC. Age 23. Ticket of Leave holder.
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Born - Kings County Ireland. Single.