Summary
Born
Jan 1781
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1825
Arrival
Aug 1825
Death
Jan 1848
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Personal Information
Name: James Pitman
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1781
Death: 1st Jan 1848
Age at death: 67
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Dorset Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years
Voyage
Departed: 15th Apr 1825
Ship: Norfolk
Arrival: 18th Aug 1825
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
James Pitman was transported on the Norfolk, departing 15th Apr 1825 and arriving 18th Aug 1825 with 181 passengers.
1832 Voyage - Norfolk 3 from Ireland. Henniker - Master. William Clifford - Surgeon Superintendent. Total originally embarked; 200. Died on voyage; 5. Arrived in Sydney Cove 9 February 1832
Norfolk (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 254;Government Gazette dated Friday 8 April 1842 and Convict records and Queanbeyan Pioneer Cemeteries Register. |
| 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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He is described in 1825 as being of Swarthy complexion; Grey hair and Hazel eyes. He obtained a conditional pardon on 1 April 1841 subsequently published the following year on 8 April 1842. Buried 1 May 1848 in the Queanbeyan Riverside Cemetery. Location now unknown.