Summary
Born
Jan 1824
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1849
Arrival
Aug 1849
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Melville Anderson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1824
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Painter & glazier
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Scotland. Edinburgh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 24th Apr 1849
Ship: Randolph
Arrival: 20th Aug 1849
Place of Arrival: Port Phillip [convicts did not disembark at Port Phillip, but were sent on to Sydney]
Transportation
Melville Anderson was transported on the Randolph, departing 24th Apr 1849 and arriving 20th Aug 1849 with 299 passengers.
Built c1835. Wood ship of 761 Tons.
Randolph (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 38 |
| 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
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New South Wales, Australia, Certificates of Freedom, 1810-1814, 1827-1867 (NRS 12210) Butts of Certificates of Freedom 1854 April 26. No 54/39 Convicted 22/12/1846. 5' 4" Ruddy and slightly freckled, dark brown hair and hazel eyes. Held a ToL 49/2166.