Summary
Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1838
Arrival
Aug 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: James Whelan
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Miller
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Kilkenny, Ireland
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 27th Apr 1838
Ship: Westmoreland
Arrival: 22nd Aug 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
James Whelan was transported on the Westmoreland, departing 27th Apr 1838 and arriving 22nd Aug 1838 with 112 passengers.
The Westmoreland was a 405-ton sailing ship built in 1832 at Lynn, Norfolk, England. Four (4) sailings listed for her to transport convicts (and some free settlers and soldiers) to Australia - New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). (Voyage in 1838 from Ireland to NSW is currently being compiled, incomplete list of persons to date.)
Westmoreland (generic)References
| Primary Source | State Archives NSW (Indents: NRS 12189; Item: X641; Microfiche: 734) |
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Convict Notes
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Native place: Tipperary County Single, Catholic CF 45/819
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Grey Eyes, Brown Hair, Fresh Complexion, Height 5 feet 5 inches Tried 19 March 1838