Summary
Personal Information
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Voyage
Transportation
James Staunton was transported on the Hyderabad, departing 23rd May 1849 and arriving 26th Aug 1849 with 48 passengers.
Built 1841 at Sunderland. Wood ship of 815 Tons.
Hyderabad (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives - convicts. Conduct Record pg 269. |
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Convict Notes
Aged 34yrs; native place of birth - Cork, Ireland; married, but widowed 1 year; 2 children; Roman Catholic; farm labourer; 5'5 1/4"; fresh complexion; black curly hair; grey eyes. Brother: Jerry. Sisters: Ellen & Katherine. Ticket of Leave granted upon arrival. 1850: at New Norfolk. 1850: Assault William Jones with an axe with intent to cause harm. Committed for trial Hobart 18/04/1850. Not Guilty. 1853: hospital 1853: Impression Bay 1857: Port Arthur 1858: Port Arthur (invalid) 1868: Port Arthur Died at Invalid Depot, New Town, Hobart 03/08/1888.
James Staunton was convicted at Cork, Ireland on 11/02/1848 for stealing from the person - a meal. 1st conviction. Good conduct. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Hyderabad' arriving 26/08/1849.