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Crime
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Transportation
James Oliver was transported on the Lord Petre, departing 3rd Jul 1843 and arriving 15th Oct 1843 with 238 passengers.
Lord Petre (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 355 (179) |
| 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
1861 – Queens Orphan School Application for Admission; Application made by; Ann Oliver, 82 Melville Street, CHILDREN; - Oliver, James. Aged; 7 years 11 months and 14 days - Oliver, Mary Jane, 6 years & 6 months - Oliver, Thomas, 4 years & 4 months FATHER; James Oliver Ship; Lord Petre. F.S 4 January 1850, Trade; Labourer Residence; 82 Melville Street, MOTHER; Ann Kelly [455] Ship; Ann Maria 1852 Residence: 82 Nelville Street, employed washing REMARKS; The husband & father of the children is now very ill, was in H.M.G. Hospital from the 12 June until the last few weeks & is now an outpatient 2 other children;- - Oliver, Ann, aged 2 years & 4 months - Oliver, Patrick Henry, aged 10 weeks Husband has not been able to work the last 2 1/2 years, the wife by hand of work supported the family with assistance of the Benevolent Society 1861 - Death. Date of death: 02 Oct 1861 James Oliver aged 38 years old spouse Ann Oliver Trade; Labourer. Died Melville Street, Cause of death; Disease of heart. Informant; Ann Oliver, wife, Melville Street. FRIENDS OF THE ORPAHN SCHOOLS ST JOHN'S PARK PRECINCT NEW TOWN, TASMANIA Orphan Number: 4206 Orphan: Thomas OLIVER Mother: KELLY, Ann Father: OLIVER, James Mother's ship: Anna Maria Father's ship: Age when admitted: 4yrs 5mths Date admitted: 10 Oct 1861 Date discharged: 14 Jun 1868 Institutions(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: mother Remarks: father dead References: SWD6, 26/4, HAP1871/63, NS1673/1pp28, 84 Orphan Number: 4204 Orphan: Patrick Henry OLIVER Mother: KELLY, Ann Father: OLIVER, James Mother's ship: Anna Maria Father's ship: Age when admitted: 1yr 2mths Date admitted: Jul 1862 Date discharged: Institutions(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Remarks: not admitted to Queens Orphan School- father dead References: SWD26/5, NS1673/1pp27, 84 Orphan Number: 4198 Orphan: Ann OLIVER Mother: KELLY, Ann Father: OLIVER, James Mother's ship: Anna Maria Father's ship: Age when admitted: Date admitted: 1862 Date discharged: Institutions(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: Remarks: won Infant School prize 1864 - father dead References: SWD26/5, 27, NS1673/1 pp27, 84
James Oliver was 18 on arrival in VDL, transported for stealing tartan plaid. He had prior convictions for; 14 days for worsted, shoplifting~acquitted, handkerchief~acquitted, 1 month for vagrancy, 2 0r 3 times for drunkeness. James was born in Newcastle up on Tyne. His father, James and mother Jane, 2 brothers Thomas and Henry, and 1 sister all living at his native place. James could read and write, was single, fresh complexion, light brown hair, dark brown eyes, medium mouth, nose and chin and many tattoos. Period of Probation ws 20 months and Station of Gang was New Norfolk. 9/7/1850: COF 17/5/1851: James is listed as a Steerage passenger per Shamrock, Launceston~Melbourne. Free by Servitude.
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