Summary
Born
Unknown
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jul 1844
Arrival
Nov 1844
Death
Feb 1846
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Personal Information
Name: James Smethurst
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: 27th Feb 1846
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Baker/pastry cook
Crime
Crime: Burglary (house breaking)
Convicted at: Lancaster Assizes at Liverpool
Sentence term: 10 years
Voyage
Departed: 6th Jul 1844
Ship: Agincourt
Arrival: 9th Nov 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
James Smethurst was transported on the Agincourt, departing 6th Jul 1844 and arriving 9th Nov 1844 with 224 passengers.
Agincourt (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 110 |
| 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
State Library of Queensland on 20th June 2012
James Smethurst was transported for Burglary. It was his first conviction, he was married with 1 child. Only information on his conduct record: Period of Labour - 2 years. Station of Gang: Norfolk Island. 27/2/1846: Died at Norfolk Island.