Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Whitcombe was transported on the Ratcliffe, departing 25th Jul 1848 and arriving 12th Nov 1848 with 251 passengers.
Built 1842 at Whitby. Wood ship of 739 Tons.
Ratcliffe (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 326 |
| 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 |
Claims
"James is my 2nd great grandfather."
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Convict Notes
Tasmanian Records Conduct Record. https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON33-1-91/CON33-1-91/CON33-1-91P233 No 21099. James Whitcombe, tried at Worcester, 4 March 1843, Life. Arrived per Ratcliffe (2) , 12 Nov 1848. Transported for housebreaking, a man was wounded with a stick on the head. Labourer, age, 23, native place, Herefordshire. T.L. C. Pardon 22 April 1856. See record for full details. ------------------------------------------------------------- Removal of Convicts.—The undermentioned ten were on Tuesday removed from the county gaol to Woolwich, preparatory to their exilement to the penal colonies, in accordance with their viz.— For life: Thomas Gardner and James Whitcomb, for the burglary and attempt at murder at Strensham mill; and Stephen Fudger, for a rape on Elizabeth Preece, at Acton Beauchamp.—For fifteen years: John Shelon, for sheep stealing, at Oldswinford; John Robinson, for maliciously stabbing Henry Eaton, at Oldswinford ; and Edwin Archer, for manslaughter, in having caused the death, by stabbing, of George Green, at Rouse Lench.—For ten years: John Brown for horse-stealing, at Yardley; John and John Meredith. Taylor, for a burglary at Berrow; and Thomas Williams. Worcester Herald, 1 April 1843.