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Summary

Born
Jan 1799
Conviction
Robbery
Departure
Nov 1817
Arrival
May 1818
Death
Jul 1855
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Personal Information

Name: James Short
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1799
Death: 11th Jul 1855
Age at death: 56
Occupation: All country work

Crime

Crime: Robbery
Convicted at: Warwick Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Nov 1817
Ship: Neptune
Arrival: 5th May 1818
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Short was transported on the Neptune, departing 30th Nov 1817 and arriving 5th May 1818 with 169 passengers.

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References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 418
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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Steph avatar
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on 2nd November 2015

James Short is also my x3 G G grandfather and there is a Henry angel who also came out on same convict boat who is also my x3 GGGrandfather interesting yes looking for more info on James

David English avatar
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on 5th July 2015

Any person researching James Short. 1799--1855 I have his history in Australia.Glad to help davidenglish111@outlook.com

D Wong avatar
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on 15th March 2014

James Short was born in Birmingham. Colonial Secretary: SHORT, James. Per "Neptune", 1818 1825 Jun: On return of convicts maintained & mustered by John Oxley; in 1823 & 1824. 1825 Oct 28: Convict in the service of John Oxley at the last two musters. 1827: TOL 1830: TOL St Vincents. 15/8/1835: CP

David English avatar
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on 14th March 2014

another victim has been added to that vice, intemperance,of the name of James Short a very old servant of the late captain Cogill, of Bedervale. information supplied by Sydney Morning Herald (NSW:1842-1954)Sat 21 July 1855.

David English avatar
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on 18th February 2013

sailed from Downs 20th December 1817 arrived NSW 5th May 1818

David English avatar
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on 28th January 2013

David English's G G Grandfather.

David English avatar
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on 28th January 2013

James Short arrived in Australia 5/5/1818 he was assigned to Oxley and Goghill he worked at Kirkam Farm,Camden, Bedervale Farm, Braidwood for John Coghill,as well as other farmes in the district. He died at Araluen goldfields 11/7/1855 he is buried at Araluen cemetery.

David English avatar
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on 11th June 2012

I Have James Short's history if anyone wants information glad to help. David English