Alexander Anderson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1775
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Mar 1832
Arrival
Jul 1832
Death
Aug 1857
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Personal Information

Name: Alexander Anderson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1775
Death: 21st Aug 1857
Age at death: 82
Occupation: Weaver

Crime

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

Voyage

Departed: 31st Mar 1832
Ship: England
Arrival: 18th Jul 1832
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Alexander Anderson was transported on the England, departing 31st Mar 1832 and arriving 18th Jul 1832 with 200 passengers.

EnglandEngland (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 298
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 25th July 2024

1841 - New Norfolk Colonial Hospital Admission dates: 23 January 1841 Admitted with - DEBILITUS 1857 - DIED; H. M. General Hospital, Aged; 80 years old. Born Glasgow. Trade; Weaver. Cause of Death; - Urinary retention occurs when you are not able to completely empty your bladder. It can be acute. Urinary retention needs to be treated. If not, it can cause kidney or bladder damage.

Dianne Jones avatar
218
on 17th May 2021

1832: On arrival in VDL, he was listed as 57 years old, a labourer and single (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON18-1-6$init=CON18-1-6p119). 1845: He received his Free Certificate no.1026.

Dianne Jones avatar
218
on 17th May 2021

CRIME: Stealing clothes. TRIAL: Convicted at Glasgow High Court on 12 September 1831 and sentenced to 14 years (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-2$init=CON31-1-2p74).

Dianne Jones avatar
218
on 17th May 2021

1831: Precognition against Alexander Anderson for the crime of theft, habit and repute at High Street, Glasgow. Accused: Alexander Anderson, Age: 55, weaver, Address: No fixed abode, Origin: Native of Glasgow Victim: James Lyon, Sweep's Close, High Street, Glasgow (see National Records of Scotland Reference; AD14/31/251).