Summary
Born
Unknown
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jul 1796
Arrival
Jun 1797
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: James Watson
Gender: Unknown
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: London Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 7 years
Transportation
James Watson was transported on the Ganges, departing 31st Jul 1796 and arriving 2nd Jun 1797 with 212 passengers.
Ganges (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 212 |
| 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
State Library of Queensland on 21st June 2011
Crime date May 28, 1795, trial date September 16, 1795 at the Old Bailey, aged 27 years. Charged with assaulting Benjamin Brown and stealing 4 bank notes value 5 pounds each, 5 other bank notes value 10 pounds each, 2 other bank notes value 15 pounds each, one other bank note value 30 pounds and one other bank note value 20 pounds, property of William Ogilby. Transportation 7 years.