Summary
Born
Jan 1805
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1832
Arrival
Aug 1832
Death
Feb 1836
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Personal Information
Name: James Sparks
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1805
Death: 10th Feb 1836
Age at death: 31
Occupation: Gardener/Nurseryman
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Wilts. Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years
Voyage
Departed: 28th Apr 1832
Ship: Lord William Bentinck
Arrival: 28th Aug 1832
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
James Sparks was transported on the Lord William Bentinck, departing 28th Apr 1832 and arriving 28th Aug 1832 with 187 passengers.
Lord William Bentinck (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 338 |
| 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 Sparkes was 27 years old on arrival in VDL. He was 5'4¼" tall, sallow complexion, brown hair and whiskers (small), grey eyes, brown mole inside left arm. Married: Wife Maria and 1 child at native place of Trowbridge. 1832-33 Musters: Assigned to Mr. T. Cobb 1835 Muster: Hospital 10/2/1836: James died at HMC Hospital and was buried on the 15/2/1836.