Alexander Cheyne

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Stealing a watch
Departure
Dec 1829
Arrival
May 1830
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Alexander Cheyne
Gender: Unknown
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown

Crime

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

Voyage

Departed: 2nd Dec 1829
Ship: Mermaid
Arrival: 7th May 1830
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Alexander Cheyne was transported on the Mermaid, departing 2nd Dec 1829 and arriving 7th May 1830 with 200 passengers.

MermaidMermaid (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 251 (128) - Convict Indents - ticket of leave - Certificate of Freedom
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

Gail Robyn Newman avatar
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on 24th May 2024

1842 Sep - Certificate of Freedom Alexander Cheyne, Arrived per Mermaid 1830; Licence Number: 42/1625; Dated 16 Sep 1842

Gail Robyn Newman avatar
81
on 24th May 2024

1834 Ticket of Leave Number: 34/1036 Year: 1834; Allowed to remain in the District of Bathurst;

Gail Robyn Newman avatar
81
on 24th May 2024

Description - Education: Reads; Religion: Protestant; Marriage Status: Single; Born at Inverness [INV SCT]; Employment: Ploughman, Shears, Milks, Reaps; Crime: Stealing watch; Tried at Aberdeen Court of Justiciary, Scotland 9 Sep 1829; Trial Sentence: 7 years; Previous convictions: 1; Height in feet & inches: 5 6; Complexion: Ruddy, Freckled; Hair: Light Brown; Eyes: Grey; Marks or Scars: Yes