James Dutton (c. 1797–?)
James Dutton (c.1797- ) and John Taylor, both labourers, were found guilty on 5 September 1819 at Pembroke Great Session of breaking and entering a house and stealing wearing apparel. Sentenced to 14 years transportation both men arrived at Sydney, New South Wales aboard the Neptune in July 1820. According to convict records Dutton was 5 feet 7 inches tall, and had a dark sallow complexion, black hair and hazel eyes.
In 1822 Dutton was listed as a government servant in the employ of Mr Hassall at Liverpool. In 1825 and 1828 he was working for Robert Lowe. He was granted a ticket of leave in 1829. He had two children with Bridget Samuel.
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Gallimore, Bridget (partner)
Citation details
'Dutton, James (c. 1797–?)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/dutton-james-33852/text42401, accessed 28 April 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
c.
1797
Staffordshire,
England
Cultural Heritage
Includes subject's nationality; their parents' nationality; the countries in which they spent a significant part of their childhood, and their self-identity.
Passenger Ship
Occupation
Convict Record
Crime: theft (house)
Sentence: 14 years
Court: Pembrokeshire
Trial Date: 5 September 1819
(1819)
Pre-transportation
Occupation: labourer
Post-transportation
Children: Yes (2)