Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
James Monks was transported on the Sophia, departing 15th Sep 1828 and arriving 17th Jan 1829 with 194 passengers.
Sophia (generic)References
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Convict Notes
To Constables & Others. THE undersigned having LOST his CERTIFICATE of FREEDOM, cautions all Constables and others against molesting him in any way whatever, as he will prosecute such as do so with the utmost rigour of the Law. DESCRIPTION. Name, James Monks; ship, Sophia; sentence, seven years; age, 35 years; trade or calling, labourer; height, 5 feet 6½ inches ; complexion, ruddy; eyes grey; hair, dark, general remarks, crucifix on the right arm, St. Patrick on the left, scar on the left cheek. JAMES MONKS. Sydney Gazette, 21 Nov 1835. ---------------------------------------------------- Irish Convict Database by Peter Mayberry. Mary Monks, age on arrival, 22, per Forth II (1830), Tried at Dublin, 1830, 7 years, Stealing shoes lace. 1 former conviction. DOB 1808. Native of Dublin. Married husband James Monks here about 2 years per Sophia (1829). Catholic. Needlewoman all work. Spouse, m. James Monks per Sophia 1829.
Wife Mary Monks arrived on ForthII (1830).
Native of Kildare, 21, married with one child.