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Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
James Wright was transported on the Manlius, departing 11th Apr 1827 and arriving 11th Aug 1827 with 176 passengers.
Manlius (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 159 (81) |
| 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
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. James Wright, age on arrival, 17, per Manlius (1) 1827, Tried 1826 at Glasgow, Scotland, Life for Stealing watch. 2 former convictions. DOB, 1810, native place, Enniskillen, Fermanagh Co. Single, Protestant. Boat boy. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Circuit Court, Glasgow. John Smith and James Wright were charged with stealing a silver watch from the house of William Storie in Broomlands, Paisley, on the 4th July last and with being habit and repute thieves. Both pannels pleaded not guilty. From the evidence adduced in this case it appeared that the prisoners had been lurking about the door of the house on the day libelled, and observing Mrs. Storie go out, they rushed in, took the watch from whence it was hanging, and ran off with it. They were instantly pursued, and one of them threw away the watch, which was immediately picked up and restored to Mrs. Storie. The pannels were apprehended and lodged in the police office. Captain Jeffrey and Serjeant Love of the Paisley police proved the charge of habit and repute. They were sentenced to be transported for life. Though young in years they were old and incorrigible offenders. They behaved with indecent levity during their trial, and when led off, one of them uttered an exclamation too wicked for repetition. Glasgow Herald, 29 Sept 1826.