Summary
Born
Jan 1765
Conviction
Handling/receiving stolen goods
Departure
Jul 1796
Arrival
Jun 1797
Death
Jul 1835
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Personal Information
Name: James Wilcox
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1765
Death: 21st Jul 1835
Age at death: 70
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Convicted at: Middlesex Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 14 years
Transportation
James Wilcox was transported on the Ganges, departing 31st Jul 1796 and arriving 2nd Jun 1797 with 212 passengers.
Ganges (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 215 (108) Richmond Anglican Burial records |
| 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
State Library of Queensland on 19th June 2011
Crime date June 12, 1796, trial date June 22, 1796 at the Old Bailey, aged 36 at the time. Charged with receiving 12 trusses of hay value 36s, property of Thomas Paget and Joseph Stevenson, knowing them to be stolen. Sentenced to 14 years transportation.