James Skelley

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Summary

Born
Jan 1816
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1838
Arrival
Aug 1838
Death
Jul 1876
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Personal Information

Name: James Skelley
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1816
Death: 22nd Jul 1876
Age at death: 60
Occupation: Potter/Potter's boy

Crime

Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Apr 1838
Arrival: 26th Aug 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Skelley was transported on the Lord William Bentinck, departing 11th Apr 1838 and arriving 26th Aug 1838 with 321 passengers.

Lord William BentinckLord William Bentinck (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 244
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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Place of origin: Westminster, Middlesex Trade; Gold & blue potter, look after a horse, aged 22 years old 1876 - General Hospital Hobart. Admission dates: 05 Jun 1876 Ship: Lord William Bentinck Place of origin: Middlesex Date of death: 22 Jul 1876 aged 62 years old. Trade; Cook.