Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Walter Black was transported on the Moffatt, departing 7th Nov 1837 and arriving 1st Apr 1838 with 400 passengers.
Moffatt (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 208. Tasmanian Archives - convicts. Conduct Record. |
| 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
1839 - Burials in the Parish of Trinity. No; 714. Name; Walter Black Abode; Hospital. When buried; 18 May Age; 30 years Ship’s Name; Moffatt 2nd Quality or profession. Convict
Walter Black was convicted for desertion from army (absent 8mths) at Chatham Court Martial on 13/07/1837. Previous offence for desertion. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Moffatt' arriving 01/04/1838. Aged 30yrs; single; soldier; black hair; Hazel eyes; 5'7 1/2". Mark on left side - branded "D". Native Place of birth: Nottingham, England. Died at H.M. Colonial Hospital, Hobart in May 1839. Aged 30yrs.