James Marsh (1812–1900)
James Marsh, a stable boy, was sentenced to fourteen years transportation for highway robbery. He had two previous convictions. According to the ship's indent he was 5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cms) tall, with a ruddy complexion, light brown hair and grey eyes. He was a Protestant and had had no education. He arrived in Sydney aboard the Norfolk in 1829.
Additional Resources
- death notice, Camden News (NSW), 6 September 1900, p 4
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Marsh, Mary (wife)
- Marsh, Hannah Louisa (wife)
Citation details
'Marsh, James (1812–1900)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/marsh-james-26294/text34183, accessed 4 October 2023.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
1812
Warrington,
Lancashire,
England
Death
28 August,
1900
(aged ~ 88)
Camden,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
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