James Smith

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Summary

Born
Jan 1805
Conviction
Stealing a watch
Departure
May 1834
Arrival
Sep 1834
Death
Jan 1840
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Personal Information

Name: James Smith
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1805
Death: 1st Jan 1840
Age at death: 35
Occupation: Groom

Crime

Convicted at: Middlesex Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 23rd May 1834
Arrival: 4th Sep 1834
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Smith was transported on the William Metcalf, departing 23rd May 1834 and arriving 4th Sep 1834 with 241 passengers.

William MetcalfWilliam Metcalf (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 368
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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CON18-1-22 Image 59. Description List. Indent No; 1921 Trade; Groom. Height; 5 ft 5 3/4 in Age; 29 years [born about 1805]

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1834 - Indent No; 1831. Trial; Middlesex G. D. -20 February 1834. Transported for Stealing a watch Surgeons Report; Was punished onboard for Insolence with 36 lashes 1834 - 29 November. Colonial Sentence; Sentence; 7 years. Stealing at Wades Bay in the Navigable River Derwent One sloop called the Aird and her gear of the value of 100 pound 1840 - Burials in the Parish of Trinity. 1840. No; 835. Name; James Smith Abode; Hospital. When buried; 29 January Age in years; 36 Ship’s Name; William Metcalfe Quality or profession. Convict 1841 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters No; 1932. Remarks; Died; 27 January 1840