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Transportation
James Smith was transported on the Martha, departing 18th Aug 1818 and arriving 30th Dec 1818 with 175 passengers.
410 Ton, Transported male convicts from Ireland. Register of persons on the ship are currently being listed - incomplete records to date.
Martha (generic)References
| Primary Source | Find A Grave. New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1790-1849 |
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Convict Notes
The following could apply to either of the two convicts named James Smith: Colonial Secretary Index SMITH, James. Per "Martha", 1818; two convicts of this name by this ship. 1819 Jan 4 On list of convicts disembarked from the "Martha" and forwarded to Bringelly for distribution (Reel 6006; 4/3499 p.246) 1822 Jan 26 Servant to Frederick Garling of Prospect. Petition for ticket of leave (Fiche 3226; 4/1867 p.82) 1822 Jun 29 On list of prisoners assigned; to John Oxley (Fiche 3291; 4/4570D p.110) 1822 Dec 26 Servant of Frederick Garling of Prospect; testimony as to his character for a ticket of leave (Reel 6026; 4/1715 pp.279-80) 1823 Feb 5 On list of persons who obtained tickets of leave during the last week (Reel 6039; 4/424 p.136) 1824 Oct 23 Of Pattersons Plains. Memorial (Fiche 3155; 4/1844B No.747 pp.575-8)
Find A Grave Memorial ID: 161472740 Death date 11 Jan. 1857 at St. Matthew's Catholic Cemetery, Windsor, NSW Location: Row 5, Plot 21 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/161472740/james-smith
Buried at Catholic Cemetary, Windsor NSW. Headstone erect and legible
Many living descendants in Australia. Died at Martha's Hill, Hawkesbury, NSW. Farmed at Lower Portland Head, Hawkesbury River. Married Ellen Harkins, also transported. Seven children, one died.
New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1790-1849 ge; 40. Offence; Burgulary & Felony