James Mills

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Summary

Born
Jan 1813
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Oct 1832
Arrival
Feb 1833
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Mills
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1813
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Tinman

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Ireland, Down
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 8th Oct 1832
Arrival: 5th Feb 1833
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Mills was transported on the Roslin Castle (Roslyn Castle), departing 8th Oct 1832 and arriving 5th Feb 1833 with 197 passengers.

Built in Bristol, England. Launched in 1819. 450 ton ship. Five voyages to Australia transporting convict persons. Children of convicts were also transported but considered "free settlers" and not listed by name. The 1832/33 & 1835/36 voyages do not yet have complete lists of passengers - currently being updated. Please note this if searching for individual persons.

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References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 18th June 2025

Ireland National Archives. Ireland- Australia Transportation Database. Doc Ref: PPC 3629, Date of Doc 29/3/1832. Letter, Governor of Down Gaol, acknowledging receipt for the reprieve of several prisoners' sentences (all named). Names: William Carroll; John McDunnard; James Mills; William Tumilty; William Branny;

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 13th June 2025

Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. James Mills, age on arrival, 20, per Roslin Castle (3) 1833, Tried 1832, at Down, Life for Stealing horse. DOB 1813, Native place, Newry Down Co. Single. Protestant. Tinsmith.