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Transportation
James White was transported on the Thames, departing 27th Jul 1829 and arriving 21st Nov 1829 with 160 passengers.
Thames (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 136 |
| 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
1834 - APPLICATION TO BRING OUT FAMILY - CSO1-1-377/CSO1-1-377-8578-95 - Remarks: Is a Javelin man & has the means of supporting is wife. Recommended APPROVED
James White was listed as 29 years old on arrival in VDL. Occupations: Farm Labourer/Ribbon Weaver. James was 5'6¾" tall, light brown hair, dark blue eyes, scar on left thumb. 1830 Muster: Public Works 1832-33 Musters: Javelin Man. 19/6/1832: Colonial Times Hobart: The Undermentioned Persons have been appointed Javelin men, to take effect from the 8th Inst. James Costello, (free) William Reynolds, Lady East William West, Andromeda, and James White, Thames.
Warwickshire assizes ATTACK on Mr. DUGDALE'S GAMEKEEPERS. Joseph alias Warren (aged 23), William Ireland (28), John Mogford, Thos. Darlistone (23), William Goldby (26), John Mellor (25), John Squelch (29), John White (36), Henry White (25), David White (1?)), and James White (27), four brothers, were arraigned on an indictment, charging the first-named prisoner with having, on the night the 19th December last, at Merevale, feloniously and maliciously fired at Robert Hood and three others, gamekeepers of D. S. Dugdale, Esq., with with intent kill and murder them; and the other ten prisoners with aiding and abetting the said Joseph Warren. second indictment charged the prisoners with the misdemeanor of being found armed at night, for the purpose of destroying game and a third, with stealing poultry, the same night, from the premises of Mr. Alcock, at Mancetter. Joseph White, another of the same family the four four prisoners of that name, was also charged with the above offences, but has eluded apprehension; and Joseph Cross, an accomplice, was admitted King's evidence. The prisoners, who were eleven remarkably powerful, active, young men, were tried on the capital charge; ... Leamington Spa Courier, 18 April 1829 Shooting at Mr Dugdale’s Keeper – Thomas Darliston, Joseph Warren, John Mogford, John Squelch, William Ireland – transported for life. - David White, William Goldby, John White, John Mellor, James White, and Henry White, for fourteen years. Warwick and Warwickshire Advertiser, 2 May 1829. All the other prisoners were sent to New South Wales on the Layton ship. Tasmanian Records. James White's Conduct Record https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-45$init=CON31-1-45p324 States he was married with 4 children. His wife and children at native place, Nuneaton, Warwickshire. Conditional pardon, 23 June 1835.