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James Traynor

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Summary

Born
Jan 1815
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Oct 1837
Arrival
Jan 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Traynor
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1815
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Soldier/labourer

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Court Martial Cork
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 4th Oct 1837
Ship: Neptune
Arrival: 18th Jan 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Traynor was transported on the Neptune, departing 4th Oct 1837 and arriving 18th Jan 1838 with 359 passengers.

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References

Primary SourceAustralia Convict Annotated Printed Indentures and Goal Description and Entrance Books.

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Convict Notes

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on 14th December 2020

The Convict Indentures state that James Traynor was 23 years old. He could read and write; religion Roman Catholic; status single and a native of County Down. He was a soldier and labourer. James was convicted of desertion on 19 May 1837 at Tipperary and sentenced to 14 years. He had one prior conviction and served 2 months. Physical attributes: Height 5 feet 9 1/2 inches; complexion ruddy and freckled; hair brown and eyes grey. Transport number 192. Prisoner number 38-189. Entrance and Description Books - I) 1840 at Newcastle state that James Traynor and 7 other prisoner returned from Newcastle to Hyde Park Barracks in Sydney. In a note it stated that 8 handcuffs and 1 chain were lost when Edward Halloran (Brampton) jumped overboard with them and drowned. Darlinghurst 10 December 1848 that James Traynor was being transferred from Liverpool, NSW to Hyde Park Barracks to serve labour for 2 calender months.