Marmaduke Abbey

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Summary

Born
Jan 1822
Conviction
Theft of hankerchief
Departure
Aug 1842
Arrival
Dec 1842
Death
Apr 1859
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Personal Information

Name: Marmaduke Abbey
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1822
Death: 12th Apr 1859
Age at death: 37
Occupation: Labourer - general
Aliases: Abby

Crime

Convicted at: York, Leeds General Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 4th Aug 1842
Ship: Triton
Arrival: 19th Dec 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Marmaduke Abbey was transported on the Triton, departing 4th Aug 1842 and arriving 19th Dec 1842 with 257 passengers.

TritonTriton (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 168. Tasmanian Archives - convicts.
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

Nell Murphy avatar
108
on 22nd October 2016

Other assignments within the Colony. Some notes of misconduct and punishments. 5 Aug 1847: Ticket of Leave granted. 17 Aug 1847: Ticket of Leave revoked. 5 Feb 1848: Insubordination. Sentence extended 12 mths. 28 Nov 1848: Ticket of Leave restored. 20 Oct 1849: Certificate of Freedom. 12 April 1859: Died, at Liverpool St. Hobart. Aged 37yrs. Born Yorkshire. Trade - general dealer. Cause - disease of the heart. (Ref. 35/1/5 no. 1477) Father: Marmaduke Mother: Maria Sisters: Maria, Tabitha & Sarah (ref. Convict Indent record)

Nell Murphy avatar
108
on 22nd October 2016

Marmaduke ABBEY was convicted at Leeds 20 Oct 1841 for stealing a silk handkerchief. Convicted before and said to be living off plunder and had connections of worst description. 7yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Triton'. Aged 20yrs; labourer; single; can read; Protestant. Native Place - Eastwell. Probation Period of 2yrs. Station Gang at Westbury (northern village in Colony).