Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
James Swann was transported on the David Malcolm, departing 13th May 1845 and arriving 25th Aug 1845 with 221 passengers.
Built 1839 at Moulmein, India. Wood barque of 495 Tons.
David Malcolm (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 282 |
| 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 |
Claims
"He was the father of my grandfather's cousin's husband."
Photos
No photos have been added for James Swann.
Convict Notes
CON17-1-2 Image 141 3 Brothers on board George Swann. Aged; 24. Carpenter James Swann. Aged; 25. Imperfect Wheelwright Samuel Swann. Aged; 26. Rough Carpenter Offence; Burglary - Money & Plate. Tried with brothers 1847 - Off Norfolk Island per Pestongee Bomangee May 1847 1859 - TRIED; Hobart Town. 15 April 1859. Burglary - 6 years Penal servitude 1866 - Conditional Pardon - 17 April 1866 1867 - INQUEST. 13 July 1867. Verdict; Accidental Death
james is my great grandfather and died on the run after escaping prison.