Summary
Personal Information
Transportation
James Salter Skinner was transported on the Theresa, departing 5th Oct 1838 and arriving 31st Jan 1839 with 266 passengers.
Built 1834 at Calcutta. Wood barque of 497 Tons.
Theresa (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 353 (178) |
| 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 |
Claims
"James salter Skinner is my fifth great grandfather"
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Convict Notes
James brother-in- law Paschal Baillieu arrived per Lord Lyndoch in 1838
Education: Reads & Writes; Religion: Protestant; Marriage Status: Single, Born at Somersetshire
Description - Height in feet & inches: 5 7.5; Complexion: Ruddy; Hair: Light brown; Eyes: Grey; Marks or Scars: Yes
James married Agnes Jane Gilmore 1819-1879 Agnes Jane was born at Hobart town on 29th January 1819. She was baptised at St. David's Church, Hobart on 19th February 1821. Agnes married some time between 1835 and 1841 to a William Wells. William is thought to be the son of William and Elizabeth Wells. He was born about 1802. Shortly after their marriage William and Agnes moved to New South Wales, where William died on 11th March 1844. The only known child of William and Agnes Wells was Benjamin James. He was born at Green Ponds, Tasmania on 14th June 1841. 15/12/1845: Agnes married James Salter Skinner at St. Andrew's Church of England, Muswellbrook, New South Wales. James was the son of James Jonathan Skinner, a Brewer. James and Agnes Skinner had seven children.
Was granted ticket of leave 1843 allowed to saty in the Muswellbrook area. Granted ticket of freedom 14 Dec 1844