Alexander Richards

Summary

Born
Jan 1807
Conviction
Stealing from employer/master
Departure
Jan 1836
Arrival
May 1836
Death
Feb 1863
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Personal Information

Name: Alexander Richards
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1807
Death: 18th Feb 1863
Age at death: 56
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Warwick Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 20th Jan 1836
Arrival: 24th May 1836
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Alexander Richards was transported on the Elphinstone, departing 20th Jan 1836 and arriving 24th May 1836 with 241 passengers.

ElphinstoneElphinstone (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 227 (116) CON18-1-7 Image 48
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 18th October 2025

Place of origin: Birmingham, Warwickshire No; 1136. Trade; Painter aged 29 years old Transported or stealing 1 Gallon Rum [Robbing his master of Rum] Sentenced; previously for 7 years. Served 4 years & 8 months at the Dolphin Status; Married - 1 child. Left arm crippled 1845 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS; Permission date: 31 Jul 1845 Name: Ashton, Jane. Ship/free: Garland Grove Marriage to: Richards, Alexander. Ship/free: Elphinstone 1845 - MARRIAGE; Date of marriage: 02 Sep 1845 Registered: Launceston Alexander, widower, Ticket of Leave 1863 - DEATH; Age: 55, TRADE; Painter. Cause of death; Inflammation Date of death: 18 Feb 1863. Registered: Longford