Summary
Born
Jan 1825
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Aug 1844
Arrival
Nov 1844
Death
Jul 1848
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Personal Information
Name: James Thompson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1825
Death: 17th Jul 1848
Age at death: 23
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Crime: Stealing clothes
Convicted at: Lancaster, Manchester Boro Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years
Voyage
Departed: 10th Aug 1844
Ship: William Jardine
Arrival: 20th Nov 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
James Thompson was transported on the William Jardine, departing 10th Aug 1844 and arriving 20th Nov 1844 with 270 passengers.
William Jardine (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 146 |
| 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
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Indent No; 14906. Offence; Stealing a Coat Previous Convictions; - Stealing a coat - 12 months Stealing Brass Tools - 2 months Vagrancy - 3 months x 2 times and 1 month x 2 times Status; Single 1846 - Tried at Launceston. Robbing the premises of George ?. Found Guilty - Sentenced to Death, transported for life and be to be detained at Norfolk Island for 4 years. Died at Norfolk Island 17 July 1848
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1844 - Australian Convict Transportation Registers Noted against name; Died - 17 July 1848