Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Short was transported on the Sesostris, departing 23rd Nov 1825 and arriving 21st Mar 1826 with 151 passengers.
Sesostris (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 308 |
| 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
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Sesostris - 1825/6 Indent No; 64 Name; James Short Age; 51 Married - Wife only Native Place; Devonshire Trade or calling; Ostler Offence; Killing 2 mares - 24 Sept 1825 Height; 5 ft. 5 3/4 in Eyes; Grey Hair; Brown to grey Completion; Ruddy Assigned; Wm Hayes, for Capt King, South Creek Additional remarks noted against name; DIED in H M Hospital Sydney on the 19 June 1835 vide letter dated 30 June 1835 +++++++++++++++
James Short was 50 years old when convicted at the Old Bailey for "killing 2 mares". James was an Ostler working at the Bull and Mouth when charged with the offence. James stated that the doors of the stables were always open and that anyone could have killed the horses. 19/6/1835: Convict Death Register: James died aged 61 at the Sydney Hospital.