James Fay

Life archive ID obpdef1-1330-18450616
Alias George. Born 1797. Place of birth Dublin. Gender male. Height 5' 0.5". Religion Catholic. Has tattoo no. First recorded 1822.
Born
1797
Place of birth Dublin.
Tried
11th September 1822
Age 25.
Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of grand larceny (stealing, on the 11th of september, one sofa cover, value 16 s.). Found guilty with recommendation. Sentenced to imprisonment. Sentence outcome was unknown.
Tried at Old Bailey, London. Accused of simple larceny (for stealing 1 jacket, value 10s.; 3 flannel shirts, 15s.; 1 box, 2s.; and 2 5l. bank-notes; the property of richard hodgson.). Found guilty. Sentenced to transportation. Sentence outcome was transported.
Sentenced to seven years. Sent to Van Diemens Land.
Arrived in Australia
30th December 1845
Age 48. Religion Catholic (catholic). Place of birth Dublin.
Sent to Van Diemens Land.
Ticket of leave
20th August 1849
Age 52.