Researchers who have claimed this convict
There are currently 7 researchers who have claimed James Morley
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Biographies
*In company with William Savage"Indefatigable" , James was convicted at Middlesex Gial Delivery of feloniouslu stealing a handkerchief the property of Thomas Gould to the value of 1/6 on 20 June 1814.
*Both were found guilty and sentenced to life transportation.
Source; Procedings of the Old Bailey On Line
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 15 May 2017
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Research notes
James was born about 1792 in London England & was married to Ann Williams with three children evidenced Maria about 1810 , Mary Ann 1811 &James Henry about 1814 at time of his 1814 conviction.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 7 May 2014
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James aged 21 was convicted of steal a handkerchief to value 1/6 at Middlesex Gaol Delivery and sentenced to life transportation
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 7 May 2014
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James arrived Sydney aboard Indefatigable in 1815 after departing England Oct 1814, Indent indicates brickmaker
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 8 May 2014
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James was already married with two surviving children . His wife Ann & children Mary Ann & James Henry followed with other convict families in convict ship Northampton arriving Sydney 24 Jun 1815
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 8 May 2014
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James was soon sent to Newcastle & his wife applied to the Governor for permission to follow (granted) they were soon together in Newcastle.
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 8 May 2014
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A further seven children were born ;
Thomas 1817, William 1819, Eliza 1821, George 1824, John 1826, Edward 1829 & Charles Frederick 1831
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 8 May 2014
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George died late August 1832 in Newcastle & is buried Parish of Christ Church Newcastle
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 8 May 2014
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George's widow Ann subsequently remarried James Wells (Fame 1817) & had one known child. She died 27 May 1858 in Newcastle & is buried Christ Church Newcastle
Submitted by Researcher (Brian & Toni ) on 8 May 2014
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Sources
- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/2, p.183
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