David Christmas

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Summary

Born
Jan 1797
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Apr 1822
Arrival
Jul 1822
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: David Christmas
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1797
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Groom

Crime

Convicted at: Cardigan Great Sessions
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Apr 1822
Arrival: 23rd Jul 1822
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

David Christmas was transported on the Prince Of Orange, departing 1st Apr 1822 and arriving 23rd Jul 1822 with 136 passengers.

Ship Name: Prince of Orange (1) Rig Type: S. Built: Sunderland Build Year: 1813 Size (tons): 359

Prince Of OrangePrince Of Orange (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 137 (70)
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 28th February 2025

UK Prison Hulk Register Name David Christmas Age 24 [born abt 1797] Date Received 15 Nov 1821 Ship Justitia moored Woolwich Date Convicted 17 Sep 1821 - Cardigan CON31-1-6 Image 163 No; 473. Trial; 17 September 1821 Aged; 25 years old, Groom & servant

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 4th February 2020

Hogarth Town Gazette, 6 May 1826. GOVERNMENT NOTICE. Colonial Secretary's Office, May 2, 1826. FREE PARDONS have been issued to the undermentioned Persons during the last Week :— David Christmas ..... Prince of Orange. NOTICE.--Whereas Edward Brown, Henry Rogers, and David Christmas, have absconded from the Employment of the undersigned, after entering into a written Engagement to Clear a Parcel of Land at the River Plenty, the Public are hereby cautioned against employing them, or any of them, until they have completed their said Engagement. H. Oakes. Hobart Town Gazette, 19 Aug 1826.