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Transportation
James Thomson was transported on the Isabella, departing 11th Jul 1833 and arriving 14th Nov 1833 with 299 passengers.
The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).
Isabella (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 177 (90) |
| 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
FOOTNOTE: James Thomson's accomplice - convicted with him at Glasgow for stealing five shirts - was sent to VDL per Jupiter (1833). James Pollock received his Free Certificate in 1840 (see https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/pollock/james/115401).
1833: On arrival in VDL, he was single, and a weaver. 1834: He was assigned to Mr Roadknight (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-43$init=CON31-1-43p114). 1835: Muster - he was assigned to Mr W Roadknight (see New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, 1806-1849). 1841: Muster - holder of a Ticket of Leave (see New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, 1806-1849). 1845: Holder of a Free Certificate No.411 (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-43$init=CON31-1-43p114).
1832, 4 December: James Thomson, listed as 20 years old, was sent from Edinburgh to the Cumberland hulk at Chatham. He was transferred from there for transportation on 5 July 1833 (see UK, Prison Hulk Registers and Letter Books, 1802-1849). --00--
1832: Precognition against James Pollock and JAMES THOMSON for the crime of theft, habit and repute at Paisley, various locations. Accused: James Pollock, Age: 19, carter, Address: Maxwelltown, Paisley Accused: James Thomson, Age: 21, weaver, Address: Paisley, Renfrewshire Victims: Edward Carrol, Haily Cottage, Largs, Ayrshire; William Jamieson, Calncarde Castle, Kirkmichael, Ayr; Robert Kenmuir, Canal Street, Paisley; and Margaret McMillan, Easter House, Baillieston Toll, Old Monkland, Glasgow (see National Records of Scotland; Reference AD14/32/219). --0-- 1832, 17 October: Trial papers relating to James Thomson, James Pollock for the crime of theft, habit and repute at Paisley, various locations. Tried at High Court, Glasgow Accused: JAMES THOMSON, Verdict: Guilty, Verdict Comments: Guilty in terms of own confession, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years Previous convictions: theft Accused: James Pollock, Verdict: Guilty, Verdict Comments: Guilty - second charge, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years Previous convictions: theft (see National Records of Scotland; Reference JC26/1832/401). --00--