Summary
Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Aug 1850
Arrival
Nov 1850
Death
Oct 1884
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Personal Information
Name: James Spackman
Gender: Unknown
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: 5th Oct 1884
Age at death: 73
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 19th Aug 1850
Ship: Rodney
Arrival: 28th Nov 1850
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
James Spackman was transported on the Rodney, departing 19th Aug 1850 and arriving 28th Nov 1850 with 316 passengers.
1853 - Voyage. From Queenstown the 24 Nov. Capt. McLean. 342 male convicts
Rodney (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 337 (170) |
| 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
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James was indicted for stealing 20 bushels of wheat from his 'master' William James Reynolds at the Old Bailey on 1 Nov 1848. The jury found him guilty and he was sentenced to be transported for 7 years. He applied for permission to marry Honor Tremelling and this was granted by the authorities on 29 Jun 1852, despite the fact that Martha was still alive. He was granted a conditional pardon on 31 May 1853.