Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Settree was transported on the Fortune, departing 31st Oct 1812 and arriving 11th Jun 1813 with 200 passengers.
Fortune (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 86 |
| 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
James Settree was 31 years old (according to the Old Bailey Records) when he was sentenced to death, along with Charles Wheeler and Edward Drouet alias Wakingshaw, who were also sentenced to death. James was a slaughtering butcher and seems to have got caught up in this crime. Policeman John Hutt, sait that Settree had been lead into this error, I have known him many years, I believe his is an honest man. 17/9/1817: (Colonial Secretary) James Settree - Butcher in the Government slaughter house. Jame's wife Ann and 2 sons, James and Joseph were free immigrants on the Lord Melville 1817. 2 sons, Robert and Alfred were born in the Colony. Ann Settree married Frederick William Reece in 1830.
James Settree's wife, Ann (nee Morrow), was able to join her husband in Australia, along with their 2 eldest children, James Robert Settree and Joseph Settree.