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Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
James Pollock was transported on the Jupiter, departing 31st Dec 1832 and arriving 28th May 1833 with 176 passengers.
Jupiter (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 525 (263) |
| 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
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.
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).
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).
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).