Summary
Born
Jan 1787
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Nov 1836
Arrival
Mar 1837
Death
Jan 1872
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Personal Information
Name: James Purkis
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1787
Death: 1st Jan 1872
Age at death: 85
Occupation: Tailor
Crime
Crime: Theft - larceny
Convicted at: Southampton. Portsmouth Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 29th Nov 1836
Ship: Sarah
Arrival: 29th Mar 1837
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
James Purkis was transported on the Sarah, departing 29th Nov 1836 and arriving 29th Mar 1837 with 270 passengers.
Sarah (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 411 (208) |
| 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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An inquest was held on the 9th instant, at Hamilton-on-Forth, upon the body of James Purkiss, per Sarah, F.S. Verdict--Died of disease of the heart. Tasmania Police Gazette, 12th Apr 1872, p62.
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Stealing a chisel and punch several previous convictions Applied to Bridget Fitzsimmons (East London) but did not marry Conduct record states he died at Hamilton https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-35$init=CON31-1-35p266 Died at Hamilton of a heart attack 1872 There was an inquest