Summary
Born
Jan 1801
Conviction
Escaping/returning from transportation
Departure
Jan 1842
Arrival
May 1842
Death
Jan 1874
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Personal Information
Name: Robert Booth
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1801
Death: 1st Jan 1874
Age at death: 73
Occupation: Whaler
Crime
Convicted at: Lancaster Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years
Voyage
Departed: 15th Jan 1842
Ship: Isabella
Arrival: 19th May 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Robert Booth was transported on the Isabella, departing 15th Jan 1842 and arriving 19th May 1842 with 270 passengers.
The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).
Isabella (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 6 |
| 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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Robert was originally transported in 1828 but escaped. He had been in the South Seas whaling when he was caught in New Zealand. He received a conditional pardon in 1860.