James Riley

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Summary

Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
May 1837
Arrival
Oct 1837
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Riley
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Boatman/waterman

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th May 1837
Arrival: 2nd Oct 1837
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Riley was transported on the Elphinstone, departing 27th May 1837 and arriving 2nd Oct 1837 with 240 passengers.

ElphinstoneElphinstone (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 60
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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Convicted - 7 Years 5 Dec 1836 - Lancaster, Lancashire, England Age 20 at arrival in Tasmania - Boatman from Manchester Certificate of freedom 1841