Summary
Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Nov 1837
Arrival
Feb 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: James Palmer
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Brushmaker
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Somerset Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years
Voyage
Departed: 2nd Nov 1837
Ship: Emma Eugenia
Arrival: 9th Feb 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
James Palmer was transported on the Emma Eugenia, departing 2nd Nov 1837 and arriving 9th Feb 1838 with 201 passengers.
Built 1835 at Whitby, England. Wood barque of 383 Tons.
Emma Eugenia (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 185 (94) |
| 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
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James Henry Palmer was convicted and sentenced to death for stealing five pairs of breeches and various other articles in 1837 age 20 years. He was reprieved and ordered to be transported for life to Australia