Summary
Born
Oct 1803
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Nov 1824
Arrival
Apr 1825
Death
Aug 1888
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Personal Information
Name: Robert Betts
Gender: Male
Born: 11th Oct 1803
Death: 12th Aug 1888
Age at death: 84
Occupation: Bricklayer
Crime
Crime: Theft - larceny
Convicted at: Norfolk, Norwich City Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 4th Nov 1824
Ship: Lady East
Arrival: 9th Apr 1825
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Robert Betts was transported on the Lady East, departing 4th Nov 1824 and arriving 9th Apr 1825 with 212 passengers.
Lady East (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 215 (109) |
| 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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A bricklayer's boy Robert was convicted of stealing a 'flute and a pair of breeches'. Ticket of leave received 7th May 1831. Married Edith Thurrowgood (daughter of Joseph, also a convict), on 28th November 1836. Conditional Pardon received on 17th July 1845. Sailed to Victoria 1846 - 1847, probably landing at Indented Head and from there to Geelong where he and his family lived. Robert and Edith are buried in Geelong.