Robert Breakenrig

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Summary

Born
Jan 1801
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Mar 1832
Arrival
Jul 1832
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Robert Breakenrig
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1801
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Carpenter
Aliases: Brakenrig

Crime

Convicted at: Edinburgh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Mar 1832
Ship: England
Arrival: 18th Jul 1832
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Robert Breakenrig was transported on the England, departing 31st Mar 1832 and arriving 18th Jul 1832 with 200 passengers.

EnglandEngland (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 298
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

Dianne Jones avatar
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on 20th May 2021

1832: On arrival in VDL, he was listed as 36 years old, and a carpenter and joiner. He was married to Maria Scott and had two children. His family was at Edinburgh (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON18-1-6$init=CON18-1-6p117). 1845: He received his Free Certificate No.577.

Dianne Jones avatar
218
on 20th May 2021

1831, 6 June: Trial Trial papers relating to Daniel Grant, Robert Breakenrig for the crime of theft, habit and repute at Northumberland Street, Edinburgh. Tried at High Court, Edinburgh, 6 Jun 1831. Accused Daniel Grant, Verdict: Guilty, Sentence: Transportation - 14 years Previous convictions: theft. Note: The vicitim was a servant to George Moir Esquire, Advocate. Robert Breakenrig, alias Brakenrig, Verdict: Guilty, Sentence: Transportation - 14 years Previous convictions: theft. Note: The victim was a servant to George Moir Esquire, Advocate. Victim: Euphemia Keith, Northumberland Street, Edinburgh (see http://catalogue.nrscotland.gov.uk/)

Dianne Jones avatar
218
on 20th May 2021

1831: Precognition against Daniel Grant, Robert Breakenrig for the crime of theft, habit and repute at Northumberland Street, Edinburgh. Accused: Daniel Grant, Age: 27, printer, Address: Hume's Close, Edinburgh; and Robert Breakenrig, alias Brakenrig, Age: 30, wright, Address: Edinburgh. Victim: Euphemia Keith, Northumberland Street, Edinburgh (see National Records of Scotland; Reference AD14/31/465).