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Richard Chempkins

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Summary

Born

Unknown

Conviction

Insubordination

Departure

Nov 1847

Arrival

Feb 1848

Death

Unknown

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Personal Information

Name: Richard Chempkins

Gender: Male

Born: Unknown

Death: Unknown

Age at death: Unknown

Occupation: Soldier

Crime

Crime: Insubordination

Convicted at: Unknown

Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 10th Nov 1847

Ship: Salween

Arrival: 1st Feb 1848

Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Richard Chempkins was transported on the Salween, departing 10th Nov 1847 and arriving 1st Feb 1848 with 29 passengers.

Sailed from Calcutta to Van Diemens Land (non-convict ship - 29 prisoners on board)

Salween (generic)

References

Primary Source

Tasmanian Archives - convicts http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON37-1-4,450,88,L,80

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Convict Notes

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on 18th February 2013

Richard Chempkins was tried and convicted at camp court martial near Deisa on 09/12/1846. 14 yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemens Land on the 'Salween' arriving 1848. Previous: Insolent and insubordination. Ct. Martial for firing my piece through my hand. 4mths. Absent - 100 lashes. Native Place: Edmonton Single man; Protestant; not literate; labourer/soldier; 5'6 1/2"; 23yrs of age; sallow complexion; brown hair; Hazel eyes; lost forefinger left hand. Van Diemens Land: Station Gang: Darlington, Maria Island (off east coast). 9mths. 1848/49: Launceston 1849: J. Archer, Middle Plains 1849: Collins, Westbury 1850: G, Westbury.