James Welsford

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Oct 1816
Arrival
Mar 1817
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Welsford
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Devon Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 9th Oct 1816
Ship: Fame
Arrival: 8th Mar 1817
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Welsford was transported on the Fame, departing 9th Oct 1816 and arriving 8th Mar 1817 with 201 passengers.

FameFame (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 282
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 22nd October 2023

The Assizes for the county of Devon commenced at the Castle of this city, on Monday last, … The following prisoners have already been tried and found guilty, viz. ... and James Welsford, for stealing a hat, smock-frock, and various other articles, to be transported seven years; Exeter Flying Post, 21 Mar 1816.