James Macklesfield

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Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Theft of cloth
Departure
Apr 1833
Arrival
Aug 1833
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Macklesfield
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Blacksmith

Crime

Convicted at: Kent Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Apr 1833
Arrival: 12th Aug 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Macklesfield was transported on the Emperor Alexander, departing 6th Apr 1833 and arriving 12th Aug 1833 with 210 passengers.

The Emperor Alexander ship was built at Chepstow, Wales in 1814. 366 tons. 1833 voyage from Sheerness to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) with 210 male convicts (2 deaths) from Britain. 124 days voyage.

Emperor AlexanderEmperor Alexander (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 38
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

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Place of origin: East Malling, Kent Offence; Stealing printed linen No; 1104. Aged; 25 years old, Trade; Blacksmith & Farrier 846 - Marriage Permissions. CON52/1/2 Page 127 Mary Fairhurst. Ship/free: Garland Grove Marriage to: James Macklesfield. Ship/free: Emperor Alexander. Permission date: 31 Mar 1846 - Approved. 1846 - Possible Death Record. 24 September 1846.