James Moss

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Summary

Born
Jan 1799
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Apr 1844
Arrival
Jul 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Moss
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1799
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Baker/pastry cook

Crime

Convicted at: Berks Assizes
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 22nd Apr 1844
Arrival: 30th Jul 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Moss was transported on the Maria Somes, departing 22nd Apr 1844 and arriving 30th Jul 1844 with 264 passengers.

Maria SomesMaria Somes (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 53 (28)
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 7th July 2025

Offence; Stealing half a crown from his master. Status; Married - 1 child 1872 - Launceston Invalid Depot: POL709-1-9 page 59 (26 Mar 1872) - Discharged at own request able to work.

Sheryl avatar
72
on 1st July 2025

Information is requested respecting James Moss, per Maria Somes, who was discharged from the Invalid Depot, Launceston, on the 14th May last. Tasmania Police Gazette, 12th Aug 1870, p132.