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Crime
Voyage
Transportation
James Wittingham was transported on the Lord Eldon, departing 31st Mar 1817 and arriving 30th Sep 1817 with 220 passengers.
Lord Eldon (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 333 (168) |
| 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
Colonial Secretary Index. WHITTINGTON, James. Per "Lord Eldon", 1817 1822 Jun 10 Former servant to David Johnston; in Sydney Gaol under committal to Port Macquarie. Warrant of sentence withdrawn by the Penrith Bench (Reel 6055; 4/1760 p.113). Reply, 24 Jun (Reel 6009; 4/3505 p.428) 1822 Oct 7 On lists of prisoners transported to Port Macquarie per "Lady Nelson" (Reel 6019; 4/3864 pp.11, 372-3) 1824 Aug 17,24 Sentenced to death. On return of prisoners tried before the Supreme Court of New South Wales (Fiche 3298; X727 pp.2, 3) 1824 Sep Sentenced to death for cattle stealing. Hugh Carland's petition for mitigation of sentence (Fiche 3239; 4/1872 p.20) 1824 Oct 25 Reprieved prisoner. Petition to be sent to Moreton Bay (Reel 6066; 4/1803 pp.25-6) 1824 Oct 28 On list of convicts transported to Port Macquarie per "Sally" (Reel 6019; 4/3864 pp.492-3) ------------------------------------ SUPREME COURT OF CRIMINAL JURISDICTION. TUESDAY, AUG. 17. WEDNESDAY.—Matthew Pendleton and James Whittington were indicted for cattle-stealing. Pendleton, Acquitted. Whittington, Guilty.—Remanded. TUESDAY - Bernard Fitzpatrick, Matthew Pentleton, and James Whittington were indicted for, and found Guilty of cattle-stealing.—Remanded. Sydney Gazette, 26 Aug 1824. SUPREME COURT or CRIMINAL JURISDICTION.— The following prisoners were brought up, on the 1st instant, who had been convicted and remanded during the Sessions, in order to receive sentence : … James Whittington, Bernard Fitzpatrick, and Matthew Pendleton—DEATH! Sydney Gazette, 16 Sept 1824. HIS EXCELLENCY the GOVERNOR in CHIEF has been graciously pleased to bestow the Royal Clemency towards the following unfortunate men, who were capitally convicted at the recent Sessions of the Criminal Court, and sentenced to death accordingly, on condition of their becoming transports for life : … James Whittington, Bernard Fitzpatrick, Matthew Pendleton,.. Sydney Gazette, 28 Oct 1824.