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Transportation
James Quinn was transported on the Morley, departing 31st Oct 1816 and arriving 10th Apr 1817 with 177 passengers.
The "Morley" was built on the Thames, England in 1811. Convicts were transported to New South Wales on the Morley in 1817, 1818, 1820, 1828 and 1829 and to Van Diemen's Land in 1820 and 1823. 1829 Voyage. 200 Male English Convicts. Commander; Harrison. Richard Lewis; Surgeon Superintendent arrived 2 Dec 1829. All convicts survived the voyage.
Morley (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 306. State Archives NSW, Butts of COF (NRS 12210) |
| 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
The following important extracts we copy from Sydney Gazettes to the 30th ultimo: " From Captain Carns, commander of the ship Neptune, we learn, that he left the ship Harriet, in which Mr. Alexander Riley left the Colony, at the Cape; from whom he has brought 15 male prisoners who had secreted themselves on board the Harriet. Five women were also concealed on board, who are not returned. The male prisoners who had effected their escape from hence in the Harriet, and returned by the Neptune from the Cape, were this day brought before a Bench of Magistrates, and Sentenced to receive one hundred lashes each, and worked in the gaol gang for 12 calendar months. The following is a list of the prisoners' names: Henry Chambers, John Druet, Benjamin Oliver, John Cochrane, Robert Plummer, John Skelton, Patrick Lowry, Nathaniel Ewer, Henry Moore, William Hollady, John Latham, James Quinn, Benjamin Little, Wm, Chapman, Thomas Edwards, and Moses Solomon, a boy. It appeared from a written statement transmitted from the Cape of Good Hope, that the delinquents had not made their appearance for a considerable time after the vessel's departure from hence, although it was known by some of the crew they were on board ; and, but for timely information being given to the commander, the consequences might have been very serious, as it was then represented to have been their intention to take the vessel, after the cargo had been received on board at the Cape, and carry her into South America ; in which design they would very probably have bean aided by seamen and other persons on board ; with which assistance they could scarcely have failed in accomplishing their purpose. The result of this discovery was, that the troops, in concert with the passengers were compelled constantly to keep the deck till they reached the Cape. (Hobart Town Gazette 20 Jun 1818, p. 2)
31/8/1816 Lancaster Gazette Lancashire, England: LANCASTER ASSIZES James Quin for having in his possession without lawful excuse, twenty-two forged Bank of England notes, for one pound each. James Quin was listed as 28 years old on arrival - Native Place: Armagh Colonial Secretary Papers: QUIN, James. Per "Morley", 1817 1819 Jun 6: On list of prisoners sent to Newcastle per "Lady Nelson" (Reel 6006; 4/3500 p.143) 1824 Aug 13, Nov 26: On list of prisoners assigned; to Francis Morrison and J T Campbell (Fiche 3291; 4/4570D pp.98, 99) 1825 May 7: On list of convicts transported to Port Macquarie per "Mermaid" (Reel 6019; 4/3864 pp.516-7) 1830: TOL, Parramatta. 28/5/1830 The Australian, Sydney: The Windsor Bench took cognizance of a case of this complexion t'other day, wherein, one James Quin, per ship Morley, a prisoner of the crown, was defendant. During, the examination the prisoner smiled- as may he supposed at the humour of the joke; but the Superintendent of Police reminded him that such levity was unbecoming, and that in nil probability the case might not terminate so as to cause much mirth. Sentenced six months to an iron gang. The disconsolate spouse left the Court, shedding tears most profusely. Cannot pinpoint the marriage date. 31/8/1830: COF 7/3/1836 Sydney Herald: NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC, AND TO MR. JAMES QUIN IN PARTICULAR IN reference to an Advertisement which appears in the Sydney Herald of the 25th ult., signed by John Carey, of the Union Inn, Appin, the undersigned has to observe, that the MARE in question, hired from Mr. James Quin, Livery Stable Keeper, of Pitt-street, Sydney, was not in a fit state to be rode or led with safety, having a setfast on the back, in addition to other blemishes. N B -The Horse above-mentioned, when let to the undersigned, was warranted as sound, and capable to undertake a journey to Illawarra and back, but on the first day's journey proved to be unsound. BASIL KENDALL. Sydney, February 25, 183G. 1841: James Quin died, aged 50. 14/8/1841 Sydney Gazette: Estate of James Quin. ANY Person indebted to the Estate of the late JAMES QUIN, Livery Stable-keeper of Sydney, to the amount of SIXTY POUNDS, or more, may hear of an advantageous proposition, by applying at this Office.
Certificate of Freedom No.30/605 dated 31 August 1830, Named: James Quin, Native Place: Armagh, Trade: Labourer, Offence: Possessing forged notes, Date of Trial: 31 August 1816, Sentence: 14 years, Year of Birth: 1790, Remarks: Had a Ticket of Leave No.30/374 dated 18 June 1830 now Surrendered & Cancelled.
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