Summary
Born
Jan 1794
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Nov 1828
Arrival
May 1829
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Edward Canham
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1794
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Ploughman/shearer/reaper/milkman/sower
Voyage
Departed: 14th Nov 1828
Ship: Lord Melville
Arrival: 6th May 1829
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
Edward Canham was transported on the Lord Melville, departing 14th Nov 1828 and arriving 6th May 1829 with 170 passengers.
Ship Name: Lord Melville II Rig Type: S. Built: Quebec Build Year: 1825 Size (tons): 425
Lord Melville (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 526 |
| 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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4/4/1828 Cambridge Chronicle and Journal Cambridgeshire, England: SUFFOLK ASSIZES Edward Canham, for stealing a mare from the field of Mr. John Lown, of Screveton, Notts. Edward Canham was 34 years old on arrival. Native Place: Suffolk. Edward was illiterate, married-no children listed, 5'7½" tall, ruddy complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, several small marks at right side of chin. Assigned to W. Cape, Brisbane Waters. 1837: TOL Brisbane Water.