Richard Abraham

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Bestiality
Departure
Aug 1843
Arrival
Feb 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Richard Abraham
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Aliases: Richard Abrahams

Crime

Crime: Bestiality
Convicted at: Salop Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 26th Aug 1843
Ship: Maitland
Arrival: 7th Feb 1844
Place of Arrival: New South Wales and Norfolk Island

Transportation

Richard Abraham was transported on the Maitland, departing 26th Aug 1843 and arriving 7th Feb 1844 with 206 passengers.

Built 1810 at Calcutta. Wood ship of 648 Tons.

MaitlandMaitland (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 402 Tasmanian Archives CON17/1/2
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

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on 8th January 2025

Tasmanian archives CON17/1/2: - originally from Shropshire - convicted for bestiality with a mare - had previously been convicted for poaching - trade: charcoal burner - born about 1820 (age 27 in 1847) - 5'7" tall - could read and write - unmarried