Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Siggs was transported on the Emma Eugenia, departing 2nd Nov 1837 and arriving 9th Feb 1838 with 201 passengers.
Built 1835 at Whitby, England. Wood barque of 383 Tons.
Emma Eugenia (generic)References
| Primary Source | Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, Friday 28 October 1836 |
| 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
The above newspaper gives this information about James' crime: "SATURDAY, OCT. 25. James Siggs (37) was charged with stealing two table cloths and one shawl, the property of Lawrence Day, of Shepreth. - The wife of the prosecutor stated that, on the morning of 31st of August last, she went up the village, leaving the door of her house open, and when returning she met the prisoner coming from her house, with the property in his possession; he dropped the clothes, and she took the shawl from under his arm. - A previous conviction was then put in and read. - The jury returned a verdict of guilty, and the Court sentenced him to be transported for life."
Baptised 14 October 1798 Haverhill, Suffolk. Mother Hannah died in 1800. Father Thomas died 1804. Stole pieces of cloth and a shawl. 2nd conviction.