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Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Nicholson was transported on the Proteus, departing 12th Apr 1831 and arriving 3rd Aug 1831 with 112 passengers.
Proteus (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 83 (44) |
| 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
Tried at the Old Bailey, 27 May 1830. 1257. GEORGE BROOKES & JAMES NICHOLSON were indicted for stealing, on the 24th of April , 1 handkerchief, value 2s. 6d., the goods of Joseph Teversham , from his person . SECOND COUNT, stating it to be the goods of a person whose name is unknown. GREGORY WILLIAM CEELY . I am a boot-closer. On the evening of the 24th of April, about a quarter before seven o'clock, I was standing in the shop, No. 33, Ludgate-street , I saw the two prisoners on the opposite side of the way; two gentlemen were passing - Brookes took a handkerchief from one of their pockets and gave it to Nicholson - I told my employer of it; he said I had a right to go and stop them; I went and took Brookes, and said he had been robbing a gentleman; he said he had not - another young man saw Nicholson, and he followed and took him with the handkerchief; the gentleman gave his direction at the office - I do not know him. JAMES GUNNING . I work with Ceely, and was in the shop; he said he saw two men pick the gentleman's pocket; I had seen the prisoner in company, and saw Brookes take the handkerchief and give it to Nicholson; I ran and took Nicholson in Pilgrim-street; I took this handkerchief from him - the gentleman proved it to be his, and I believe it was; I never saw the gentleman before, but I heard his name was Teversham. GEORGE WEBB . I am an officer. I took Brookes and my brother officer the other; this is the handkerchief -Mr. Teversham saw it at Guildhall - he is not here. Brookes Defence. I am certain I never picked the pocket - I was going to work. Nicholson. I hope you will show a little mercy - it is the first time. BROOKES - GUILTY . Aged 45. NICHOLSON - GUILTY . Aged 25. Transported for Seven Years . Hulk Records, HO-9-9_4 page 48/54. Portsmouth, York Hulk Received from Newgate, 14 June, 1830. Jas. Nicholson, age 25, Stg from the person, Tried Newgate, 27 May 1830, 7 years, To VDL 6 Apr 1831.