Robert Boy

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Nov 1836
Arrival
Mar 1837
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Robert Boy
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Aliases: Blue Boy, Boy Blue

Crime

Convicted at: Barbadoes Court Martial
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Nov 1836
Ship: Sarah
Arrival: 29th Mar 1837
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Robert Boy was transported on the Sarah, departing 29th Nov 1836 and arriving 29th Mar 1837 with 270 passengers.

SarahSarah (generic)

References

Primary SourceLibraries Tasmania. Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 414
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 10th February 2022

Conduct Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-3$init=CON31-1-3p148 2604. Boy Blue, per Sarah, 29 March 1837. Tried Barbadoes, 13 June 1836, 14 years. Transported for Sheep stealing. Gaol report: None. Hulk Report: Good. Married, 1 child. Stated this offence: Having stolen sheep in my possession, prosr, John Thomas. Married, 1 child, Wife, Matilda, at Barbadoes. Surgeon’s Report: Good. Description Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON18-1-20$init=CON18-1-20p10 Boy Blue, Native place, Barbadoes. Trade: Gentl’ Servant & Groom. Age 23, height 5ft 6 ¾, black complexion, black curly hair.

Iris Dunne avatar
174
on 4th January 2022

Conduct Record: Tried 13 June 1836 Offence Sheep Stealing Married with 1 child, wife Matilda at Barbadoes https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-3$init=CON31-1-3P148 Description List No. 2604 Aged 25 Trade Gentleman's Servant & Groom https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON18-1-20$init=CON18-1-20P10