James Scott

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Summary

Born
Jan 1767
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Jul 1814
Arrival
Jan 1815
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Scott
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1767
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Jedburgh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Jul 1814
Arrival: 27th Jan 1815
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Scott was transported on the Marquis Of Wellington, departing 31st Jul 1814 and arriving 27th Jan 1815 with 202 passengers.

Marquis Of WellingtonMarquis Of Wellington (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 174 National Records of Scotland, Records of the High Court of Justiciary JC26/1813/29
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

Claims

"5th Great Grandfather."

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Convict Notes

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on 11th August 2024

Born 1767 • Jedburgh, Roxburghshire, Scotland Married 1800 Edinburgh, Scotland Johanna Lawson 3 children Wife followed him on ship Surry departed 1816, arrived 1817, but she died on journey.

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on 11th September 2022

Colonial Secretary Index. SCOTT, James. Per "Marquis of Wellington", 1815; labourer. 1818 Jun 16 On list of prisoners to be sent to Newcastle per "Lady Nelson" (Reel 6006; 4/3498 p.283) -------------------------------------------------- 1818 Jun 16. On list of prisoners to be sent to Newcastle per "Lady Nelson" Jas. Scott, per Marquis of Wellington, tried by J. Mileham, Esq., June 1 1818, Labourer, Sentence, 3 years. ----------------------------------------------------