Summary
Born
Jan 1816
Conviction
Stealing money
Departure
Mar 1838
Arrival
Jul 1838
Death
Jan 1849
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Personal Information
Name: Charles Acton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1816
Death: 1st Jan 1849
Age at death: 33
Occupation: Unknown
Voyage
Departed: 24th Mar 1838
Ship: Bengal Merchant
Arrival: 21st Jul 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
Charles Acton was transported on the Bengal Merchant, departing 24th Mar 1838 and arriving 21st Jul 1838 with 271 passengers.
Bengal Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 213 (108) Old Bailey online https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18371023-2288 |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Level 221
Level 221
Charles Acton was 19 years old when he stole 1 half-crown, the money of Henry Cope's 7 year old son, Edward. He had been convicted before. 1847: TOL Parramatta. 1848: Married Catherine Flood at St. John's, Parramatta. 1849: Charles died. 1849: Catherine Acton married John Flood, they had 9 children.