James Standen

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Summary

Born
Jan 1826
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Sep 1851
Arrival
Dec 1851
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Standen
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1826
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Groom

Crime

Convicted at: Kent Assizes at Maidstone
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 19th Sep 1851
Ship: Rodney
Arrival: 20th Dec 1851
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Standen was transported on the Rodney, departing 19th Sep 1851 and arriving 20th Dec 1851 with 302 passengers.

1853 - Voyage. From Queenstown the 24 Nov. Capt. McLean. 342 male convicts

RodneyRodney (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 206
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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on 14th September 2013

James Standen was transported for stealing £21, from Mr. Tomkins, along with John Russell also on board the same ship. James was born near Tinterden, Kent, was 5'5 3/4" tall, could read and write, was married with 2 children. Father: James Mother: Mary, all at native place. 1853: TOL 4/4/54: COF 10/10/1854: Again convicted for stealing a horse, Value £560. Found guilty and to be transported for 10 years. Could not find where if he was still in Tasmania or where he was transported to.

State Library of Queensland on 13th May 2011

James Standen married Mary Richardson on 13th June 1847 in Wittersham, Kent. He was a labourer born ca. 1820(?). He was named as the father of Alfred Richardson when the latter married Elizabeth Dorman on 12th October 1872 in Orlestone, Kent.