Summary
Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Nov 1831
Arrival
Mar 1832
Death
Jul 1846
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Personal Information
Name: James Porter
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: 22nd Jul 1846
Age at death: 37
Occupation: Stable
Crime
Convicted at: Somerset Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years
Voyage
Departed: 22nd Nov 1831
Ship: Isabella
Arrival: 15th Mar 1832
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
James Porter was transported on the Isabella, departing 22nd Nov 1831 and arriving 15th Mar 1832 with 226 passengers.
The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).
Isabella (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 238 |
| 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
338
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1831 - Trial; 29 Mar 1831 1846 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register Died; 22 February 1846. Patrick Plains.
State Library of Queensland on 9th June 2012
Together with James Tripp (both formerly of Winscombe, Somerset) stole from Jesse Evans