James Smithson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
May 1831
Arrival
Nov 1831
Death
Dec 1852
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Personal Information

Name: James Smithson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: 9th Dec 1852
Age at death: 44

Crime

Convicted at: Essex Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st May 1831
Arrival: 1st Nov 1831
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Smithson was transported on the William Glen Anderson, departing 31st May 1831 and arriving 1st Nov 1831 with 181 passengers.

William Glen AndersonWilliam Glen Anderson (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 90. Libraries Tasmania's Online collection - CON14-1-2 Image 60
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

Gaynor Lovett avatar
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on 28th May 2026

Source: Prisoner No. 1404 (https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON31-1-39/CON31-1-39P160) He was assigned to work for Mr Gleadow as a farm labourer. He served a lot of time on the chain gangs due to misconduct.