Peter Cairns

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Summary

Born
Jan 1813
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Aug 1829
Arrival
Jan 1830
Death
Feb 1834
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Personal Information

Name: Peter Cairns
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1813
Death: 1st Feb 1834
Age at death: 21
Occupation: Errand boy

Crime

Convicted at: Edinburgh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 17th Aug 1829
Arrival: 10th Jan 1830
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Peter Cairns was transported on the Prince Regent, departing 17th Aug 1829 and arriving 10th Jan 1830 with 200 passengers.

Prince Regent, 1820-21. On Tuesday arrived from Ireland, the ship Prince Regent, Captain Clifford. She left the Cove of Cork the 19th of September last, and brings, in excellent health, 144 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Taylor, R. N. The guard comprises 30 men of the 1st Foot (Royals), under orders of Lieut. Lewis. Sydney Gazette, 13 Jan 1821.

Prince RegentPrince Regent (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 163 (84) CON18-1-10 Image 211
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 16th August 2023

No; 1032. Trade; Errand Boy Height; 4 ft 10 in Age; 16 years old

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 28th May 2021

New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. Year; 1835 No; 1032 Name; Peter Cairns Ship; Prince Regent Assigned; Mr Horton Noted against name; ACCIDENTLY SHOT; himself - 1 Feb 1834