James Medhurst

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Summary

Born
Jan 1771
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Sep 1829
Arrival
Mar 1830
Death
Jan 1832
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Personal Information

Name: James Medhurst
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1771
Death: 1st Jan 1832
Age at death: 61

Crime

Convicted at: Kent Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Sep 1829
Arrival: 13th Mar 1830
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Medhurst was transported on the Dunvegan Castle, departing 28th Sep 1829 and arriving 13th Mar 1830 with 180 passengers.

Dunvegan CastleDunvegan Castle (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 195 (100)
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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1828- UK, Prison Hulk Registers and Letter Books, Name: James Medhurst. Age: 57 [1771] Date Received: 4 Sep 1828. Ship: Retribution. Place Moored: Woolwich Date Convicted: 7 Aug 1828. Offence; Sheep Stealing. Place Convicted: Maidstone 1830 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Dunvegan Castle -1830 Indent No; 30/44 Name; Jas. Medhurst Age; 50 ? years, Married - 5 years Native Place; Kent Trade or calling; Ploughman & Hop planter Offence; Sheep stealing Trial; Maidstone - 7 Aug 1828. No Previous Conviction. Height; 5ft. 6 1/2 in Noted against name; DIED; in H M G Hospital Sydney - 4 June 1832 1832 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register Name: James Medhurst. Age: 63 Date of Death: 5 Jun 1832 District: St James's. Rev R Hill