Edward Coombs

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Summary

Born
Jan 1824
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jun 1841
Arrival
Nov 1841
Death
Jan 1864
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Personal Information

Name: Edward Coombs
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1824
Death: 1st Jan 1864
Age at death: 40
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 26th Jun 1841
Arrival: 18th Nov 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Edward Coombs was transported on the Lord Goderich, departing 26th Jun 1841 and arriving 18th Nov 1841 with 186 passengers.

Lord GoderichLord Goderich (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 347 (175)
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

Chris Ison avatar
51
on 12th December 2024

1852 24th May. When the following prisoners were arraigned. attempting to take the launch from Mr. GALBRAITH JACOB SMALL – One year hard labour in Gaol JAMES HARRISON – Three hard labour and 9 months Solitary Confinement JAMES SMITH – six months hard labour in Gaol JOHN SKIFFINGTON – one year hard labour in Gaol EDWARD COOMBS – two years hard labour in Gaol NICHOLAS NEALE – three years hard labour in Gaol, 9 months Solitary THOMAS WALLACE – two years hard labour in gaol. JAMES LLOYD – Two years hard labour in Gaol. 'History of Norfolk Island from the period of its Discovery in the year 1774', to-1 August 1854, by Aaron Price

Leonie Dolley avatar
68
on 3rd May 2013

Edward died at Port Arthur 11\11\1864 when he fell from the limb of a tree.