James Lockard, a farmer's boy, was sentenced to life transportation for shop breaking. He had no previous convictions. He arrived in Sydney in 1830 aboard the Edward. According to the ship's indent he was 5 feet ¼ inch (152.5 cms) tall, with a ruddy, slightly freckled complexion, dark hazel eyes and light brown hair. He could read. His name was given as James Lockhart in the newspaper descriptions of his murder trial.
'Lockard, James (1814–1833)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/lockard-james-15255/text36688, accessed 26 March 2023.
4 February,
1833
(aged ~ 19)
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia