Alexander Chambers

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Summary

Born
Jan 1815
Conviction
Wounding with intent
Departure
May 1845
Arrival
Aug 1845
Death
Jan 1853
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Personal Information

Name: Alexander Chambers
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1815
Death: 1st Jan 1853
Age at death: 38
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Durham Assizes
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 13th May 1845
Arrival: 25th Aug 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land and Norfolk Island

Transportation

Alexander Chambers was transported on the David Malcolm, departing 13th May 1845 and arriving 25th Aug 1845 with 221 passengers.

Built 1839 at Moulmein, India. Wood barque of 495 Tons.

David MalcolmDavid Malcolm (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 283 (143)
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

Jillian Brewer avatar
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on 13th June 2024

John Douglas and Alexander Chambers convicted with wounding Samuel Donolly with intent to do grievous bodily harm. Transported for 15 years. 19 Dec 1844

Leonie Dolley avatar
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on 12th April 2013

Alexander died at Cambridge 25\2\1853.