Summary
Born
Jan 1813
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jan 1844
Arrival
May 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: James Skeets
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1813
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Essex, Chelmsford Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 25th Jan 1844
Ship: Equestrian
Arrival: 2nd May 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
James Skeets was transported on the Equestrian, departing 25th Jan 1844 and arriving 2nd May 1844 with 291 passengers.
Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.
Equestrian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 5 (4) |
| 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
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Australian Convict Transportation Registers Trail Date; 17 October 1843. Sentence; 7 years to be computed from the 17 November 1843. Noted against name; DISEMBARKED ** Name crossed out Essex, England Criminal Records. Name James Skeets Age 30 years. Born abt 1813 Date of Trial 17 Oct 1843. Essex, England Offence; Larceny - 2 convictions Offence; 7 years after 1 month imprisonment