Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Morrison was transported on the Cornwall, departing 28th Feb 1851 and arriving 11th Jun 1851 with 300 passengers.
Cornwall (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 45 (25) |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
James's father: Hugh Brother, Samuel, deported previously. More detail can be found at: https://www.hicklingnottslocalhistory.com/james-and-jane-gibson-morrison-deportation-to-australia/
3/7/1847 Leicester Journal Leicestershire, England: LEICESTERSHIRE MIDSUMMER QUARTER SESSIONS James Morrison, 37, was charged with stealing a lamb, the 20th of March, Nether the property Robert Payne; and John Morrison was charged with receiving the same, well knowing it to have been stolen. No ship found for John Morrison. James Morrison was listed as 48?? years old on arrival. Born 1802-1813 - his native place was Stoes near Milton Moastray. James was 5'9" tall, brown hair, grey eyes, fair complexion, mole on right thigh, could read and write, widowed with 8 children. Father: John, military Brothers: John, Thomas, Charles, Hugh, Samuel Sisters: Maria, Mary. 15/2/1853: TOL Feb. 1854: CP approved. 4/5/1853: Permission to marry Eliza Bevan (Aurora 1851) - Marriage registered at Hobart 30/5/1853. She was 25, a widow, and he was 37 a plumber. No children listed.