James Scrivener

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Summary

Born
Jan 1818
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Mar 1837
Arrival
Jul 1837
Death
May 1893
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Personal Information

Name: James Scrivener
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1818
Death: 2nd May 1893
Age at death: 75

Crime

Convicted at: Bedford Quarter Session
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Mar 1837
Ship: Blenheim
Arrival: 16th Jul 1837
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Scrivener was transported on the Blenheim, departing 11th Mar 1837 and arriving 16th Jul 1837 with 213 passengers.

Built 1845 at Shields. Wood ship of 808 Tons. Register lists of persons transported on the various sailing is still a work in progress, not all are yet listed.

BlenheimBlenheim (generic)

References

Primary SourceNational Archives UK, Pardons, HO10/64. UK Prison Hulk Registers HO9/13. Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 1
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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on 1st July 2020

Pardon 1856-1859

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on 1st July 2020

Prison Hulk ship Justitia: Trade Agriculturist, Offence Killing a Ewe with intent, transferred: VDL 7 March 1837, single, Thrice Imprisoned before bad in every respect

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on 1st July 2020

Died a pauper. Buried Cemetery Cornelian Bay, New Town on 02.051893.

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on 11th May 2016

Age: 18 Gender: Male Height: 5 feet 3½ inches Hair Colour: Brown Complexion: Brown Education: Neither Residence(town/village): Sundon Residence(county): Bedfordshire Offence: Sheep Stealing Committed By: H.M.Musgrave Esquire When Committed: 17/11/1836 Type of Gaol: Bedford County Gaol Sentence: Transportation for Life How Disposed: Put on board the Justitia Hulk at Woolwich