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Voyage
Transportation
James Wisby was transported on the Hibernia, departing 20th Nov 1818 and arriving 11th May 1819 with 160 passengers.
Hibernia (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 112 |
| 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
New South Wales, Australia Convict Ship Muster Rolls and Related Records, 1790-1849 Aged; 18 years old, Trade; Farming Labourer
Essex Assizes. The following nineteen prisoners were sentenced to suffer Death, … James Wisby and James Argent, for entering the house ? in the day time, and stealing three £1. notes, four pocket handkerchiefs, &c; … John Cox and Thomas Smith, the last-named prisoner, are left for execution: the others were reprieved. Cambridge Chronicle, 31 July 1818.
James Wisby was 5'4" tall, had grey eyes, light brown hair, scar middle left cheek. 1830: Public Works. 12/11/1831: Hobart Colonial Conviction. 21/3/1832: Sentenced to another life sentence. 15/6/1832: Transported to Norfolk Island. 1845: TOL Moreton Bay. 20/10/1849: CP Sydney.
James Wisby was 18 years old on arrival in VDL. Born in Halstead, Essex, he was 5'4" tall, grey eyes, light brown hair, scar middle of left cheek. 1830 Muster: Public Works. 29/10/1831: Aged 30 Absconded from Port Arthur. 12/11/1831: In Hobart, received a Colonial Conviction. 11/1/1832: Aged 31 Absconded from hulk chain gang January 5th. £2 reward. 21/3/1832: Was again sentenced to Life. 15/6/1832: Transported to Norfolk Island. 1845: TOL Moreton Bay. 20/10/1849: CP Sydney. 24/7/1851: Named in the Geelong Advertiser. 2/11/1863: Named in the Star, Ballarat.