Charles Abbis

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Summary

Born
Jan 1822
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Mar 1844
Arrival
Jul 1844
Death
Jan 1910
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Personal Information

Name: Charles Abbis
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1822
Death: 1st Jan 1910
Age at death: 88
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Hertford Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 15th Mar 1844
Ship: London
Arrival: 9th Jul 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Charles Abbis was transported on the London, departing 15th Mar 1844 and arriving 9th Jul 1844 with 250 passengers.

1851 Voyage - Ship; London. 611 tons. From Kingston 20 Dec with 285 male convicts

LondonLondon (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 39 (21)
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

Jillian Brewer avatar
96
on 6th December 2025

Born Hitchin, Hertfordshire. Mother Anne. Died 1910 at Bendigo

D Wong avatar
221
on 7th October 2012

Charles Abbis was 21 years old on arrival in VDL. He was transported for stealing a wetsheet, the goods of Mr Russel at Hitching. Charles was 5'10 3/4" tall, single, protestant, fresh complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, could read and write a little. 1845: Released from 1st stage of probation. 11/1/1848: TOL 20/12/1850: COF 31/3/1853: Steerage passenger on the 'Yarra Yarra' Launceston to Melbourne. (Free). 13/4/1868: Bendigo Advertiser:-Application for a Liquor License. Charles Abbis, Myor's Creek, containing 3 rooms; owned and occupied by applicant, 7/4/1868. No death date or marriage found.