Summary
Born
Jan 1826
Conviction
Stealing boots/shoes
Departure
Sep 1844
Arrival
Dec 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Richard Ashton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1826
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Voyage
Departed: 6th Sep 1844
Ship: Sir Robert Peel
Arrival: 26th Dec 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Richard Ashton was transported on the Sir Robert Peel, departing 6th Sep 1844 and arriving 26th Dec 1844 with 254 passengers.
Sir Robert Peel (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 176 |
| 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 |
Claims
"Researching on behalf of the Ashton family - checking for connections to James Henry Ashton"
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Photos
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Convict Notes
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Who was Richard Ashton? What was his life before transportation? Did he have family? Hoping to uncover his story and share that here in the near future.
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No; 14936 Place of origin: Whitechapel, Middlesex Trade; Bricklayer and Plasterer Height; 5 ft 3/4 inches aged 18 years old 1851 - Free Certificate - 5 June 1851