James Smith (1784–1857)
James Smith was convicted of burglary and was sentenced to seven years' transportation to the colonies. He arrived in Sydney aboard the Martha in December 1818.
He was granted a ticket of leave in 1823 and a certificate of freedom in 1824.
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Smith, Ellen (wife)
- Woods, Ann Jane (daughter)
- Smith, James (son)
- Smith, John Joseph (son)
- Smith, Hughena (daughter-in-law)
- Smith, Eliza (daughter-in-law)
- Woods, Thomas (son-in-law)
- Priestley, Rebecca (granddaughter)
- Lansbury, Ellen Selina (granddaughter)
- Garling, Frederick (master)
- Oxley, John Joseph (master)
Citation details
'Smith, James (1784–1857)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/smith-james-17318/text32166, accessed 6 May 2025.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
1784
Enniskillen,
Fermanagh,
Ireland
Death
11 January,
1857
(aged ~ 73)
McGraths Hill, Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cultural Heritage
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