Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Starr was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 13th Jul 1829 and arriving 14th Dec 1829 with 200 passengers.
Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.
Surrey Or Surry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 115 (60) |
| 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
Document Reference for contributed material RCA/J1/2/132 (Rochester City Quarter Sessions roll for Michaelmas 1828)
On 19th August 1828, he (along with 2 other men) using 'force and arms' stole a silver watch, gold key and a seal (value 3.2.5 pounds from Henry Vanvlieme's person, in the Parish of St Nicholas. All the men are described as labourers and as being of the Parish of St Nicholas (Rochester). They all pleaded not guilty. There were 3 witnesses, one of whom was the victim. The verdict guilty to be transported for 14years.
Sessions rolls indicate that on 19th August 1828, he (along with 2 other men), using "force and arms" stole a silver watch, gold key and a seal (value of 3.2.5 pounds from Henry Vanvlieme's person, in the parish of St Nicholas. All the men are described as laborers and as being from the Parish of St Nicholas (Rochester). They all pleaded not guilty. There were 3 witnesses, one of who was the victim. Reference RCA/J1/2/132 (Rochester City Quarter Sessions roll for Michaelmas 1828