James Swyre

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Summary

Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jul 1831
Arrival
Nov 1831
Death
Nov 1883
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Personal Information

Name: James Swyre
Gender: Unknown
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: 10th Nov 1883
Age at death: 74
Occupation: Butcher

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Dorset Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 22nd Jul 1831
Arrival: 15th Nov 1831
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Swyre was transported on the Strathfieldsay, departing 22nd Jul 1831 and arriving 15th Nov 1831 with 224 passengers.

StrathfieldsayStrathfieldsay (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 161 (83)
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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Aged; 22 years old. Trade; Butcher & Carter 1847 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS James Swyre. hip/free: Strathfieldsay. Marriage to: Ann Price. Ship/free: Hindostan Reconvicted as James Squires 1882 - Launceston Invalid Depot: Name: James Squires, ship; name; Swyer POL709-1-19 page 151 (01 Jun 1882 to 13 Sep 1882) - Discharged at own request. Able to work. 1883 - POSSIBLE DEATH RECORD. Date of death: 10 Nov 1883 Aged; 70 years old at the Invalid Depot.