Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Samuel Claxton was transported on the Guildford, departing 12th May 1820 and arriving 30th Sep 1820 with 42 passengers.
The ‘Guildford’ was built on the River Thames, England in 1810. Used as a Convict Transport ship to Australia - voyages 1812, 1816, 1818, 1820, 1822, 1824, 1827 & 1829. The ship was lost at sea near Singapore in 1831, loosing all aboard.
Guildford (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 310 |
| 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
1883 - Health & Welfare. Name: Claxon, Samuel Also known as: Cloxan, Samuel New Town Charitable Institute Admission dates: 03 May 1883 to 08 Jan 1884 Ship to colony: Guildford 1889 - Death. Age: 84 years old. Last known residence: New Town Charitable Institution, New Town. Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Pauper, Section A, Number 506. Date of burial: 06 Feb 1889