James Orr

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Summary

Born
Dec 1799
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Aug 1818
Arrival
Dec 1818
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Orr
Gender: Male
Born: 31st Dec 1799
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Antrim
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 18th Aug 1818
Ship: Martha
Arrival: 30th Dec 1818
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Orr was transported on the Martha, departing 18th Aug 1818 and arriving 30th Dec 1818 with 175 passengers.

410 Ton, Transported male convicts from Ireland. Register of persons on the ship are currently being listed - incomplete records to date.

MarthaMartha (generic)

References

Primary SourceNew South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1790-1849

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 15th May 2026

ANTRIM ASSIZES. The following sentences were passed on prisoners convicted at these assizes :— … To be transported for seven years— … —Joseph Savage and James Orr, stealing silver knives — ... Belfast News-Letter, 12 Aug 1817. James Savage and James Orr, for stealing two silver butter knives, the property of George Rippet, Belfast. G Rippet, messman to the  92d regiment—…. Belfast News-Letter, 5 Aug 1817.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 9th November 2020

New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1790-1849 Age; 18. Offence; Larceny of House