James Shelden

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Summary

Born
Jan 1799
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jul 1820
Arrival
Dec 1820
Death
Jan 1832
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Personal Information

Name: James Shelden
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1799
Death: 1st Jan 1832
Age at death: 33
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Warwick Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Jul 1820
Ship: Hebe
Arrival: 31st Dec 1820
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Shelden was transported on the Hebe, departing 27th Jul 1820 and arriving 31st Dec 1820 with 160 passengers.

HebeHebe (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 359 (181)
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 8th March 2024

Warwick Assizes:— CONDEMNED.— … Benjamin Gould and James Sheldon, for a burglary in the house of Wm. Lea, of Birmingham ; … All the capital convicts were reprieved, except Ann Heytrey, Pace, Butler, and Cooper, who were left for execution. Aris’s Birmingham Gazette, 17 April 1820.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 30th August 2021

Possible Death Record Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers, St John's Parramatta. Year 1832 No; 560 Name; James Sheldon Abode; Parramatta When Buried; 1832, 7 April Age; 33 years Ships Name; Hebe Quality or profession; Convict attached to Barracks. Hospital