James Watkins

Summary

Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Theft of hankerchief
Departure
Jan 1834
Arrival
May 1834
Death
Dec 1891
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Personal Information

Name: James Watkins
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: 31st Dec 1891
Age at death: 77
Occupation: Gents Servant

Crime

Convicted at: London Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 4th Jan 1834
Ship: Moffatt
Arrival: 9th May 1834
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Watkins was transported on the Moffatt, departing 4th Jan 1834 and arriving 9th May 1834 with 400 passengers.

MoffattMoffatt (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 265 (134)
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

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Place of origin: London, Middlesex 1852 - DEPARTURE. As a Steerage passenger. Status: Free by servitude Departure date: 29 Apr 1852 from the port: Launceston. Ship: City of Melbourne Ship to colony: Moffatt. Bound to: Melbourne New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-22 page 60 (07 Nov 1888 to 04 Apr 1889) - Discharged to service 1891 - POSSIBLE DEATH RECORD. Age: 77 years old Date of death: 31 Dec 1891 at the New Town Charitable Institution RGD35/1/13 no 918