Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Smith was transported on the Oriental Queen, departing 23rd Oct 1852 and arriving 23rd Feb 1853 with 280 passengers.
Oriental Queen (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 549 (277) |
| 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
James's record on LINC states that he was 20 years old, single, could read and write a little, sallow complexion, reddish brown hair, dark eyes, freckled, native place: Horsham. Transported with his brother John (alias Hone) on board and also Thomas Morgan, all convicted of the same crime. 6 years probation at Impression Bay. 4/7/1853: Arrived Norfolk Island 3/11/1856: At Port Arthur. 29/3/1859: TOL 28/8/1863: Launceston examiner: HOBART TOWN AND THE SOUTH. BURGLARY-A daring burglary was committed at the dwelling house of George Gregory, situated on the Cascade Road. On the night of Monday the premises were broken into, and a large number of articles of clothing were stolen, with which the burglars would have decamped but for the timely intervention of Constable Dore, who arrested two men named William Millington and James Hayes; and they were yesterday charged with the burglary at the Police Court, and remanded until Friday. Both were found guilty and sentences to 6 years penal servitude. 13/8/1867: James was back at Port Arthur. 5/10/1869: CP. Could James Hone (Smith) have had more children. I have James born C1833 and John his brother, was listed as 26, so born C1827 ??
I Believe James Hone (Smith) was married to Ann Rapley in 1822. They had 5 Children, the first being illegitimate (James Rapley 1820) then Eunice Hone 1825, Ann Hone 1825, Louis Hone 1829 and Job Hone 1833. He was sentenced 10th March 1851 in Lewes with a John Hone (Smith) and a Thomas Morgan (Foot).