Adam Anderson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1783
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
May 1836
Arrival
Aug 1836
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Adam Anderson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1783
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Cooper

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Glasgow Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th May 1836
Ship: Moffatt
Arrival: 31st Aug 1836
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Adam Anderson was transported on the Moffatt, departing 5th May 1836 and arriving 31st Aug 1836 with 404 passengers.

MoffattMoffatt (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 275 (140) -- Tickets of Leave (Index) NSW - 1849-1875 -- NSW Gaol Description and Entrance Books
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

Kate avatar
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on 11th November 2025

From the New South Wales Gazette 24th February 1846 The Tickets of Leave, of the undermentioned Prisoners of the Crown, have been cancelled for the reasons stated opposite their respective names. Adam Anderson, Moffatt, Maitland; theft. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/230140539?searchTerm=ticket%20of%20leave%20cancelled

Gail Robyn Newman avatar
81
on 6th January 2024

Adam was held on a hulk before transportation - Name Adam Anderson Conviction Age 52 Birth Date abt 1783 Charge Theft Fm Lock Fast Places, Habit and Repute Sentence 14 Yrs Conviction Date 8 Sep. 1835 Conviction Place Glasgow

Gail Robyn Newman avatar
81
on 6th January 2024

Adam was held at Darlinghurst Gaol in OCT 1852 after being sentenced to 3 calendar months and forwarded to Newcastle Stockade

Gail Robyn Newman avatar
81
on 6th January 2024

1854 Adam Anderson, Gender: M; Tried at Newcastle [NSW AUS];, In 1853 Adam had a colonial conviction and received a new Ticket of Leave Number: 54/0029, dated1854, District: Dungog, Bench: Dungog;

Gail Robyn Newman avatar
81
on 5th January 2024

certificate of freedom Licence Number: 52/0014; Dated 2 Feb 1852

Gail Robyn Newman avatar
81
on 5th January 2024

TOL Allowed to remain in the District of Maitland

Gail Robyn Newman avatar
81
on 5th January 2024

Ticket of Leave 45/1151; July 1844

Gail Robyn Newman avatar
81
on 5th January 2024

Marriage Status: Married; Male Children: 5, Female Children: 4; Total Children: 9; Born at Leith Scotland

Gail Robyn Newman avatar
81
on 5th January 2024

Description - Height in feet & inches: 5 7 1/2 inches Complexion: Ruddy; Hair: Brown mixed with grey; Eyes: Hazel;

Gail Robyn Newman avatar
81
on 5th January 2024

Adam was convicted of stealing a tub