Isaac Parkes (1815 - 1859)

Born 14 May 1815 in Smethwick, Staffordshire, England

Husband of Mary Jane (Stimpson) Elton — married 28 Jul 1850 (to 1859) in Maharatta near Bombala, NSW

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Died 21 Jul 1859 at age 44 in Bombala, NSW

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Biography

Isaac Parkes was a convict who arrived in the colony aboard the ship "Lloyds" on the 18th December 1833. The ship had sailed from Downs in England on the 25th August 1833, a voyage of 115 days. At the age of 18 years, on the 24th March 1833, Isaac was charged with stealing 1 sheep and he was brought before the Warwick Assizes on the 30th March 1833. Warwick is just south of Coventry in England. He was found guilty and sentenced to transportation for life. This was his first conviction. The shipping indent papers give the following description of Isaac:- height - 5ft 7ins, dark ruddy complexion, light brown hair and blue eyes. He was a Protestant and could read but not write. He had a slight scar across the bridge of his nose, and also a scar over his left eyebrow and 2 moles inside his left arm. He had the initials "JP" on the middle of his right arm. He was held in a London prison until his departure to the colony. His convict number was 33/3445. On his arrival he was allocated to work for Mr. Charles Campbell at Burr. In 1840 he was working on a sheep property at Rock Flat near Cooma NSW, which at the time was owned by by Mr. Charles Campbell Elton and partner. Isaac Parkes was granted a Ticket of Leave on the 11th February 1847, no. 47/637. this ticket was issued by the Queanbeyan District Court. In 1847 he was working at another sheep property called "Makerette" situated near Bombala NSW, and which was also owned by Charles Campbell Elton.

Sources

• NSW BDM Index, 2561/1859

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