Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Edward Hardy Bell was transported on the Westmoreland, departing 15th May 1841 and arriving 12th Sep 1841 with 204 passengers.
The Westmoreland was a 405-ton sailing ship built in 1832 at Lynn, Norfolk, England. Four (4) sailings listed for her to transport convicts (and some free settlers and soldiers) to Australia - New South Wales and Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). (Voyage in 1838 from Ireland to NSW is currently being compiled, incomplete list of persons to date.)
Westmoreland (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 311 (157) Libraries Tasmania's Online collection- CON37-1-5 Image 115 |
| 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
*1841 - Original Sentence. Offence; Lancashire Assises. * Obtaining Money under False Pretenses. * Aged 46 years old on arrival. * Native Place; Cartnell. ? * Previous Sentence; 7 years, served 5 years at Bermuda * Status; Married; Wife Mary Ann at Oldham.
1869 - Inquest held on body. July 1869. Vide Co. 5.7.69.
* 1867 - 3rd Colonial Offence. 22 January 1867. * Offence; sheep Stealing. * Sentence; 10 years imprisonment
*1860 - 2nd Colonial Conviction. Oatlands. 26 April 1860. * Offence; Stealing a Watch the property of James Collis. * Sentence; 6 years penal servitude.
* 1849 - 1st Colonial Conviction. Launceston Q.S. 2 May 1849. * Offence; Stealing 1 horse from John Richardson. * Status; Married. * Aged 56 years at this office. * Trade; Laborer and Butcher