James Smith

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Summary

Born
Jan 1813
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1834
Arrival
Aug 1834
Death
Mar 1836
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Personal Information

Name: James Smith
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1813
Death: 25th Mar 1836
Age at death: 23
Occupation: Labourer - general
Aliases: James Smith 3

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster Quarter Session
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 2nd Apr 1834
Arrival: 11th Aug 1834
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Smith was transported on the John Barry, departing 2nd Apr 1834 and arriving 11th Aug 1834 with 319 passengers.

John BarryJohn Barry (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 319 (161). Tasmanian Archives - convicts http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON31-1-40,262,83,L,80
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

Carol Axton-Thompson avatar
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on 7th December 2012

James Smith was convicted at Lancaster on 16/10/1833 for stealing horse hair. 14 yr sentence. Gaol Report: 3rd conviction. bad character Hulk Report: Orderly Ship Surgeon's Report: Orderly Single man; grey eyes; reddish hair; 21yrs of age; Native Place - Kellott. Van Diemens Land: 18/11/1834: Labourer at Bonded Store - pilfering tobacco from the Bonded Store - imprisonemnt and hard labour for 12mths - Bridgwater Chain Gang. Died in H.M. Colonial Hospital 25/03/1836. Buried 02/04/1836.