James Simmonds

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Summary

Born
Jan 1823
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Mar 1844
Arrival
Jul 1844
Death
Apr 1883
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Personal Information

Name: James Simmonds
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1823
Death: 10th Apr 1883
Age at death: 60
Occupation: Ploughman/shearer

Crime

Convicted at: Salop, Boro' of Shewsbury Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 15th Mar 1844
Ship: London
Arrival: 9th Jul 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Simmonds was transported on the London, departing 15th Mar 1844 and arriving 9th Jul 1844 with 250 passengers.

1851 Voyage - Ship; London. 611 tons. From Kingston 20 Dec with 285 male convicts

LondonLondon (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 44
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

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No; 13327. Trade; Farm Labourer, can plough Offence; Stealing wearing apparel Status; Married 1883 - Inquests Age: 60 years old. Ship to colony: London (1) Remarks: Free by Servitude. Date of death: 10 Apr 1883 Date of inquest: 11 Apr 1883 Verdict: Excessive drinking - Apoplexy