Summary
Born
Unknown
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Nov 1842
Arrival
Oct 1843
Death
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Personal Information
Name: Richard Bedwell
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Midddlesex Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 30th Nov 1842
Ship: Mandarin
Arrival: 16th Oct 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Richard Bedwell was transported on the Mandarin, departing 30th Nov 1842 and arriving 16th Oct 1843 with 40 passengers.
640 ton ship. The 1843 voyage carried the 51 Parkhurst Boys from the Isle of Wight bound for Van Diemen's Land. (Another 31 went to New Zealand.)These boys were categorised as "ticket of leave" or "apprentice" boys.
Mandarin (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Archives - convicts |
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Convict Notes
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Level 108
Richard Bedwell was convicted at Middlesex, London on 6 April 1840. 7 year sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the ship 'Mandarin' arriving 16 Oct 1843. Richard was apprenticed out to Mr. R...., Murray St. Hobart.