Walter Black
Summary
Walter Black, one of 400 convicts transported on the Moffatt, 07 November 1837
Born
Jan 1807
Conviction Desertion
Departure Nov 1837
Arrival
Apr 1838
Death
May 1839
Personal Information
Name: Walter Black
Aliases:
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1807
Death: 1st May 1839
Age: 32 years
Occupation: Soldier
Voyage
Departed: 7th Nov 1837
Ship: Moffatt
Arrival: 1st Apr 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
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 |
Claims
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Convict Notes
Contributed by Carol Axton-Thompson on 21st February 2014
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.
Contributed by Penny-Lyn Beale on 1st April 2022
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
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Revisions
| Contributor | Date | Changes |
|---|---|---|
Penny-Lyn Beale | 27th Mar 2023 | date of death: 1st May, 1839 (prev. May, 1839) |
Carol Axton-Thompson | 27th Mar 2023 | source: Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 208. Tasmanian Archives - convicts. Conduct Record. (prev. Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page |
Anonymous | 12th May 2011 | none |