James Shaw

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Summary

Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Apr 1840
Arrival
Aug 1840
Death
Jan 1870
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Personal Information

Name: James Shaw
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: 1st Jan 1870
Age at death: 51
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: York, Leeds Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 25th Apr 1840
Ship: Asia 1
Arrival: 6th Aug 1840
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Shaw was transported on the Asia 1, departing 25th Apr 1840 and arriving 6th Aug 1840 with 276 passengers.

Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200

Asia 1Asia 1 (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 193 (98)
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

Sheryl avatar
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on 26th June 2025

An inquest was held at Hobart Town, on the 15th ultimo, upon the body of James Shaw, per Asia 5. A verdict of found drowned was returned. Tasmania Police Gazette, 8th April 1870, p60.

Leonie Dolley avatar
68
on 7th July 2013

James received his certificate of freedom in 1846.He was found drowned at Hobart 8\4\1870.