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James Ryder

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Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Sep 1833
Arrival
Jan 1834
Death
May 1853
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Personal Information

Name: James Ryder
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: 12th May 1853
Age at death: 45
Occupation: Tailor
Aliases: James Rider (Spelling)

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Ireland, Westmeath
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Sep 1833
Ship: Royal Sovereign
Arrival: 19th Jan 1834
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Ryder was transported on the Royal Sovereign, departing 6th Sep 1833 and arriving 19th Jan 1834 with 170 passengers.

Royal SovereignRoyal Sovereign (generic)

References

Primary Sourcehttp://members.pcug.org.au/~ppmay/convicts.htm

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on 14th July 2025

James Ryder BIRTH. 1808 Ireland DEATH. 14 May 1853 (aged 44–45) Longford, Northern Midlands Council, Tasmania, Australia BURIAL. Longford Christ Church Pioneer Cemetery Longford, Northern Midlands Council, Tasmania, Australia PLOT. Unmarked MEMORIAL ID. 284897421 · Findagrave

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on 10th July 2013

James Ryder was 26 years old when transported for "Stabbing a man and a woman", he was single and his native place was Monaghan. 4/9/1840: Tried at Bathurst for Forgery - transportation for 7 years. James was sent to Norfolk Island in 1840. 10/12/1845: Arrived VDL per Lady Franklin. Station of Gang: Copper Valley 4/7/1846: Emerged from gang. 2/4/1850: TOL 14/10/1850: Application to marry Sarah Player/Lawson (she had been married and had 1 child) per Tory. No registration for this marriage, so not sure if it happened. 7/4/1853: Drunk and disturbing the peace, fined £5. 12/5/1853: Found drowned at Longford.