Summary
Born
Jan 1810
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Nov 1836
Arrival
Mar 1837
Death
Jan 1841
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Personal Information
Name: James Sharp
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1810
Death: 1st Jan 1841
Age at death: 31
Occupation: Baker/pastry cook
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Huntingdon Quarter Session
Sentence term: 14 years
Voyage
Departed: 29th Nov 1836
Ship: Sarah
Arrival: 29th Mar 1837
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
James Sharp was transported on the Sarah, departing 29th Nov 1836 and arriving 29th Mar 1837 with 270 passengers.
Sarah (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 408 |
| 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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1837 - CON18-1-20. Image 59. Trade; Bread & Biscuit Maker Height; 5 ft 7 3/4 in Age; 27 years [born about 1810] 1841 - Australian Convict Transportation Registers. Noted against name; SHOT himself at Lincoln 2 or 3 November 1841 1841 - 4 November. Inquest "James Sharp came to his death by shooting himself when in a fit of temporary insanity" 1841 - Burial Record in the Parish of Campbell Town No; 105. Name; James Sharpe ** Abode; Leverington Date of Burial; 6 November 1841 Assigned servant to Mr Edward Archer