Summary
Born
Jan 1818
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Aug 1841
Arrival
Jan 1842
Death
Jul 1871
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Personal Information
Name: James Riley
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1818
Death: 27th Jul 1871
Age at death: 53
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Crime: Theft - larceny
Convicted at: Salford, Lancashire General Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 27th Aug 1841
Ship: Barossa
Arrival: 13th Jan 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
James Riley was transported on the Barossa, departing 27th Aug 1841 and arriving 13th Jan 1842 with 350 passengers.
Barossa (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 370. Libraries Tasmania's Online collection CON33-1-16 Image 272 |
| 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 at Launceston, on the 29th ultimo, upon the body of James Reilly, aged 54 years, per Barossa. Verdict--Accidental death from burns received whilst sleeping in the bush before a fire at night. Tasmania Police Gazette, 4th Aug 1871, p126.
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Crime; Stealing Tea.