James Moody

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Summary

Born
May 1782
Conviction
Highway robbery
Departure
Jun 1810
Arrival
Dec 1810
Death
Aug 1858
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Personal Information

Name: James Moody
Gender: Male
Born: 11th May 1782
Death: 8th Aug 1858
Age at death: 76
Occupation: Farmer

Crime

Convicted at: Surrey Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Jun 1810
Ship: Indian
Arrival: 16th Dec 1810
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

James Moody was transported on the Indian, departing 30th Jun 1810 and arriving 16th Dec 1810 with 201 passengers.

IndianIndian (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 19 (11)
Source DescriptionThis record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro
Original SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 1st May 2022

Tasmanian Conduct Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-29P7 Jas. Moody, Indian & Kangaroo. Tried 1808, Life. May 16 1817. Numerous offences and punishments listed. T.L. from 1825. Conditional Pardon No 529. 2 Oct 1833.

John J. Meehan avatar
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on 17th May 2012

Born to James Moody and Elizabeth Martin at Shere, Surray, UK and convicted in 1806 for highway robbery of one pound twelve shillings and sixpence together with assault on the arresting Constable Jolley. Held in Guildford Bridewell (goal) for 2 years then taken to Kingston Azzizes where he was sentenced to death. This was respited to life transportation. Held on the prison hulk "Retribution" for 2 years before boarding the "Indian" for New South Wales. Also on board were convicts James Hardy Vaux (pickpocket transported 3 times) and Joseph August (life convict who died 1847 at Windsor, NSW). James Moody was transferred from Newcastle to Tasmania in 1812 as a roof shingler and was granted certificate of freedom in 1833. He married next year to Anne Barnes and had 5 children. James, William, Mary Anne, Elizabeth and Richard. He died at age 76 owning Hobart properties and farm land at Sandy Bay. He donated land to erect St Stephens Church in Sandy Bay and lived at No.2 Red Chapel Avenue. A book has been written titled "From Shere To Eternity" by John J. Meehan on the life of the Moody Family in VDL.