James Mckay

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1813
Arrival
Oct 1813
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Mckay
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Glasgow Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Apr 1813
Arrival: 9th Oct 1813
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Mckay was transported on the Earl Spencer, departing 30th Apr 1813 and arriving 9th Oct 1813 with 203 passengers.

Built 1803, London - Thames, 672 ton required 56 crew and mounted with 16 guns.

Earl SpencerEarl Spencer (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 102
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 6th September 2025

Glasgow, April 29. James M'Kay was indicted for stealing a parcel, in June last, containing ironmongery, from the sloop Johnstone, lying at the Broorhielaw. The pannel pleaded guilty. The libel was restricted to arbitrary punishment, and he was sentenced to 14 years transportation. Caledonian Mercury, 2 May1812.