Maiden, James (1809–1869)
James Maiden, a farm servant, was sentenced to seven years transportation for stealing silver ware and candles. He arrived in Sydney in 1834 aboard the Bengal Merchant. The ship's indent described him as being 5 feet 7 inches (170 cms) tall, with a brown complexion, brown hair and grey eyes. He had had no education. In the 1837 Muster he was recorded as being assigned to Peter Stuckey. He was granted a ticket of leave in 1839.
Additional Resources
- 'The Squatter and the Publican', South Australian Register, 13 January 1855, p 3
- 'Advance Murray River' (letter-to-the-editor by Maiden), Sydney Morning Herald, 7 July 1856, p 8
- proposes to put a punt on the Murray, Sydney Morning Herald, 1 October 1856, p 5
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Maiden, James
- Horsfall, Mary (daughter)
- Horsfall, John Sutcliffe (son-in-law)
- Carington, Edith (granddaughter)
- Hopwood, Henry (neighbour)
- Stuckey, Peter (master)
Citation details
'Maiden, James (1809–1869)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/maiden-james-13347/text36689, accessed 5 June 2023.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
Death
28 December,
1869
(aged ~ 60)
Bendigo,
Victoria,
Australia
Cause of Death
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