James Worboys

Summary

Born
Jan 1803
Conviction
Stealing fowls (chickens/ducks)
Departure
Apr 1830
Arrival
Aug 1830
Death
Jul 1830
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Personal Information

Name: James Worboys
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1803
Death: 30th Jul 1830
Age at death: 27
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Hertford Special Session of Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Apr 1830
Arrival: 18th Aug 1830
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

James Worboys was transported on the David Lyon, departing 29th Apr 1830 and arriving 18th Aug 1830 with 221 passengers.

Built in Ipswitch 1819. 476 tons. 1830 Voyage departed Sheerness, UK on 2 May 1830 for Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania), Australia, arriving 18 Aug 1830 (108 days). 217 to 220 male convicts onboard (a few convicts may be recorded by alias name which alters number). Master of Ship: James Berry Ship's Surgeon: Charles Cameron

David LyonDavid Lyon (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 352
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 18th April 2022

1829 - 7 December 1829. Tried; Hereford. Offence; Stealing Fowls 1830 - 6 January. Received on the Ship; Ganymede moored at Chatham. Age; 26 years. 1830 - 23 April. Moved to the David Lyon for transportation to NSW

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 30th November 2021

Australian Convict Transportation Registers Noted against Name; DIED - on Voyage. 30 July 1830 Died from Scorbutus. Age; 27.