Summary
Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Apr 1830
Arrival
Aug 1830
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: James Watson
Gender: Unknown
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Chemist/druggist/apothecary
Crime
Crime: Stealing clothes
Convicted at: Lancaster (Liverpool Boro') Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 5th Apr 1830
Ship: Marquis Of Huntley
Arrival: 21st Aug 1830
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
James Watson was transported on the Marquis Of Huntley, departing 5th Apr 1830 and arriving 21st Aug 1830 with 229 passengers.
Marquis Of Huntley (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 313 (159) |
| 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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James was 14 years at conviction he was a native of Brighton employed as an Apothecary's Boy. He was arrested for stealing a cloth. Tried in Liverpool on 21 Apr 1828. Sentenced to 7 years transportation. He was 4ft 11 inches high at the time with a ruddy freckled complexion, brown hair and hazel eyes. He was sent to Carters Barracks on arrival.