Daniel Cameron

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Summary

Born
Dec 1803
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Dec 1820
Arrival
May 1821
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Daniel Cameron
Gender: Male
Born: 31st Dec 1803
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

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

Voyage

Departed: 13th Dec 1820
Ship: Speke
Arrival: 18th May 1821
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Daniel Cameron was transported on the Speke, departing 13th Dec 1820 and arriving 18th May 1821 with 156 passengers.

SpekeSpeke (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 427 (215)
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 27th April 2026

John M‘Callum, Daniel Cameron, and Alexander Robertson, accused of theft, by stealing a red leather pocket-book, containing eighteen hank notes, from the house of Robert Halliday, inn keeper in Queensferry, the 22 of September last, were then brought to the bar; but the Lord Advocate deserted the diet against them Jim loco tempore,  and they were recommitted to prison a new warrant. Perthshire Courier, 23 March 1820. July 3. The High Court of Justiciary met for the trial of John McCallum, Daniel Cameron and Alex. Robertson, accused of stealing a pocket-book, containing eighteen one pound or guinea notes, in the house of Robert Halliday, innkeeper at Queensferry, on the 22nd September. Only Cameron appeared, McCallum and Robertson having absconded from their bail. Cameron pleaded not guilty, and a sentence of outlawry was pronounced against the others. After an examination of witnesses, the Jury, without leaving the Court, found the prisoner Guilty, and he was sentenced to be transported for fourteen years. The Scots Magazine, 1 July 1820.

Tony Beale avatar
116
on 12th February 2021

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 for Daniel Cameron Bound Indentures 1820-1821 From Edinburgh age 16 5' 0 1/2" pale and pock pitted complexion Brown hair and hazel eyes