James Pollock

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Summary

Born
Jan 1813
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Dec 1832
Arrival
May 1833
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Pollock
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1813
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Carter

Crime

Convicted at: Glasgow Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Dec 1832
Ship: Jupiter
Arrival: 28th May 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Pollock was transported on the Jupiter, departing 31st Dec 1832 and arriving 28th May 1833 with 176 passengers.

JupiterJupiter (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 525 (263)
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

D Wong avatar
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on 15th June 2021

James Pollock was listed as 20 years old on arrival. Place of Birth: Near Glasgow. James was single, 5'0½" tall, fair complexion, brown hair, no whiskers, dark grey eyes, small scar on left elbow, several moles on neck. 1833-35 Musters: Assigned to Mr. H. Sherwin.

Dianne Jones avatar
218
on 15th June 2021

1833: On arrival in VDL, James Pollock was listed as 20, single and a carter from Glasgow. He said he had been transported for stealing (five) shirts and had previously been acquitted on a charge of stealing money. His accomplice James Thomson who was also sentenced to transportation for 7 years had been sent to VDL, per Isabella (1833). 1838, 1 December: His Conduct Record lists a sentence of an extra 12 months for absconding but this does not appear to be the end result because he received a Free Certificate in 1840, No.90 (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-35$init=CON31-1-35p133).

Dianne Jones avatar
218
on 15th June 2021

1832, 17 October: James Pollock, 19, was received aboard the Ganymede prison hulk. he was sent from there on 24 October for transportation (see UK, Prison Hulk Registers and Letter Books, 1802-1849).

Dianne Jones avatar
218
on 15th June 2021

1832: Precognition against JAMES POLLOCK and James Thomson for the crime of theft, habit and repute at Paisley, various locations. Accused: JAMES POLLOCK, Age: 19, carter, Address: Maxwelltown, Paisley Accused: James Thomson, Age: 21, weaver, Address: Paisley, Renfrewshire Victims: Edward Carrol, Haily Cottage, Largs, Ayrshire; William Jamieson, Calncarde Castle, Kirkmichael, Ayr; Robert Kenmuir, Canal Street, Paisley; and Margaret McMillan, Easter House, Baillieston Toll, Old Monkland, Glasgow (see National Records of Scotland; Reference AD14/32/219). —0— 1832, 17 October: Trial papers relating to James Thomson, James Pollock for the crime of theft, habit and repute at Paisley, various locations. Tried at High Court, Glasgow Accused: James Thomson, Verdict: Guilty, Verdict Comments: Guilty in terms of own confession, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years Previous convictions: theft Accused: JAMES POLLOCK, Verdict: Guilty, Verdict Comments: Guilty - second charge, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years Previous convictions: theft (see National Records of Scotland; Reference JC26/1832/401).