Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Edward Chivers was transported on the Blundell, departing 13th Mar 1844 and arriving 12th Jul 1844 with 210 passengers.
Blundell (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 28 |
| 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
Edward was my third great grandfather. Having previously been transported to Bermuda for 7 years for stealing a donkey On his return to Somerset he was convicted of stealing some hay. He was sent to Tasmania via the notorious Norfolk Island and died in Launceston Hospital. His son Joseph was also transported.
Edward Chivers was listed as 50 years old on arrival in VDL. Place of Birth: Stoke Lane near Shepton Mallett. Edward was Transported for "Larceny, Stealing a quantity of hay" (value 15d.). Previous convictions: For hay, 12 months. For a stolen donkey, 7 years, served 6 years 9 months at Bermuda. Edward was at Norfolk Island, to VDL per 'Governor Phillip' Feb. 1847. Edward was married, could read and write a little, C of E, 5'7" tall, sallow complexion, brown curly hair, brown to red whiskers, blue eyes, right cheek covered with hair, stout made, blue scar inside left wrist. 6/12/1851: Edward died at the Launceston Hospital.
Edward was the father of my great,great, grandmother.When he was transported he left behind a wife, and eight remaining children. Three children had already died.He lived in the village of Stoke St. Michael in Somerset.I have no idea about what happened to him in Tasmania.