Summary
Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Mar 1831
Arrival
Aug 1831
Death
Jun 1891
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Personal Information
Name: James Townsend
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: 2nd Jun 1891
Age at death: 82
Occupation: Agricultural labourer
Transportation
James Townsend was transported on the Argyle, departing 5th Mar 1831 and arriving 3rd Aug 1831 with 252 passengers.
Argyle (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 42 CON31-1-43 Image 47 Death-RGD35/1/13 no 464 |
| 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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Place of origin: Cambridgeshire Trial; 26 July 1830. Offence; House breaking and Larceny Had been in prison several times and made his escape from Cambridge Goal Previous conviction for Vagrancy No; 578. Height; 5 ft 6 inches aged 22 years old Trade; Farm Labourer & shepherd, can plough a little and milk 1889 - New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-22 page 84 (29 Mar 1889 to 17 May 1889) Admitted from the District of Oatlands - Discharged to Service