James Williamson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1794
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Apr 1822
Arrival
Jul 1822
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: James Williamson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1794
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Groom

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster, Liverpool Boro' Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Apr 1822
Arrival: 23rd Jul 1822
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Williamson was transported on the Prince Of Orange, departing 1st Apr 1822 and arriving 23rd Jul 1822 with 136 passengers.

Ship Name: Prince of Orange (1) Rig Type: S. Built: Sunderland Build Year: 1813 Size (tons): 359

Prince Of OrangePrince Of Orange (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 140
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

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1821 - Name; James Williamson Indent No; 414 Ship & Trial; Prince of Orange; 22 Oct 1821 - 7 years Offence; Stealing Wearing Apparel. First Offence; Street Robbery and served 12 months in prison 1822 - New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records. Age; 28. [1794] Native Place; Dublin Trade; Groom [Horse Keeper] Height; 5 ft 5 1/2 in Eyes; Blue Hair; Brown 1824 - Colonial Trial; Hobart Town - May 1824 - Sentence; 14 years WEDNESDAY.-Robert Ashford, George Elliott, James Williamson, and James Leadbeater, stood charged with burglary, in the house of Mr. Walter M'Queen, at New Norfolk, on the 6th of March last; the articles named to have been stolen were valued at between £150 and £200, and the prisoners pleaded-Not Guilty. Verdict-Guilty