Edward Agar

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Summary

Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Theft of meat
Departure
Jun 1830
Arrival
Oct 1830
Death
Apr 1841
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Personal Information

Name: Edward Agar
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: 7th Apr 1841
Age at death: 30
Occupation: Tailor

Crime

Convicted at: Leicester Borough Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 23rd Jun 1830
Arrival: 19th Oct 1830
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Edward Agar was transported on the Southworth, departing 23rd Jun 1830 and arriving 19th Oct 1830 with 160 passengers.

SouthworthSouthworth (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 388. Tasmanian Archives - convict records
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 3rd April 2018

Edward AGAR was convicted at Leicester, England on 22 March 1830 for stealing bread and meat. Gaol Report: "has been imprisoned before, orderly". 14 yr transportation sentence imposed. Also charged with stealing a pr of shoes. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the ship 'Southworth' arriving 19 Oct 1830. Ship Surgeon's report: "flogged on board" Single man. VDL: Assigned to work services in the Colony. Several records of misconduct and punishments. Last noted in 1840. Death: 7 April 1841 - Accidentally drowned whilst crossing on the Bluff Ferry. Notated at Richmond, VDL 1841 on Convict record.