Summary
Born
Unknown
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jan 1834
Arrival
May 1834
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Arthur Sheriff
Gender: Unknown
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Edinburgh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 14 years
Voyage
Departed: 4th Jan 1834
Ship: Moffatt
Arrival: 9th May 1834
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Arthur Sheriff was transported on the Moffatt, departing 4th Jan 1834 and arriving 9th May 1834 with 400 passengers.
Moffatt (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 273 (138) |
| 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
Level 44
Level 44
In December 1832 Arthur Sheriff was found guilty at Edinburgh High Court of Justiciary of stealing a coat from the shop of John Watson, spirit dealer, Grassmarket. Being a 'habit & repute' thief was sentenced to 14 years transportation - see Scotsman newspaper 5 December 1832 p 4 on 'High Court of Justiciary'.