James Thompson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1797
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Jan 1827
Arrival
May 1827
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Thompson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1797
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Soldier/groom

Crime

Convicted at: Ireland, Cork
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 19th Jan 1827
Ship: Mariner
Arrival: 23rd May 1827
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Thompson was transported on the Mariner, departing 19th Jan 1827 and arriving 23rd May 1827 with 161 passengers.

The 1825 Journey. The ship Mariner, Captain Fotherley, arrived from Ireland with female prisoners, on Sunday evening. She left the Cove of Cork, the 12th of March, and brings 112 female prisoners, having lost only one on the passage. A few passengers also came per this opportunity. Surgeon Superintendent Dr. Cochrane, R. N. Sydney Gazette, 14 July 1825.

MarinerMariner (generic)

References

Primary SourceIrish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry.

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 21st August 2025

James Thompson, was next indicted for stealing various articles of wearing apparel, the property of Esther Reed. Guilty. To be transported for seven years. Cork Constitution, 3 Aug 1826.

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 17th August 2025

Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. James Thompson, age on arrival, 30, per Mariner (3) 1827, Tried Cork, 1826, 7 years for Stealing clothes. DOB, 1797, Native place, York England. Married, 1 child. Soldier groom. Protestant.