James Purshouse

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Summary

Born
Jun 1804
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Sep 1822
Arrival
Mar 1823
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Purshouse
Gender: Male
Born: 27th Jun 1804
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Aliases: Pursehouse

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Warwick Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Sep 1822
Arrival: 9th Mar 1823
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Purshouse was transported on the Princess Royal, departing 28th Sep 1822 and arriving 9th Mar 1823 with 156 passengers.

Princess RoyalPrincess Royal (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 219 (110)
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

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James was 17 years old when convicted. Colonial Secretary Papers: PURSHOUSE, James. Per "Princess Royal", 1823 1823 Mar 17: On list of convicts landed from the "Princess Royal" and forwarded to Emu Plains for distribution; listed as Pershouse (Reel 6010; 4/3507 p.460) 1823 Apr 9: On return of convicts discharged from the Establishment, Emu Plains; to Penrith Bench. Appears as Pershouse (Reel 6028; 2/8283 p.137) 1824 Feb 10: On return of convicts discharged from the Establishment, Emu Plains; to Mr G Cox's clearing party (Reel 6028; 2/8283 p.185) 1828 Census: Shepherd aged 23, Assigned to Peter McIntyre at Segenhoe. 11/61829: COF 9/1/1840: COF renewed – listed as ‘Pursehouse’.