Summary
Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Stealing fowls (chickens/ducks)
Departure
May 1833
Arrival
Sep 1833
Death
Jan 1868
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Personal Information
Name: Richard Crofts
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: 1st Jan 1868
Age at death: 54
Occupation: Ploughman/shearer
Crime
Convicted at: Northampton Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 20th May 1833
Ship: Stakesby
Arrival: 4th Sep 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Richard Crofts was transported on the Stakesby, departing 20th May 1833 and arriving 4th Sep 1833 with 216 passengers.
Stakesby (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 115 (59) |
| 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 |
Claims
"3rd Great Grandfather"
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Nicole Deanna Bryan
Photos
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Convict Notes
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Richard Crofts was 17 years old when convicted, along with Joseph Bodsworth 16, (who is not listed as a convict) for stealing 2 ducks, the property of Thomas Adams and Samuell Hollowell. Richard was born in Daventry Northampton, he had drk brown hair, hazel eyes, 5'5" tall, single, scars on both thumbs, small brown mole inside right arm. 1833-1835: Assigned to James Evans. Conduct record empty. 1838: Permission to marry Elizabeth Jackson (free), No Registration. 1840: Free Certificate 14/9/1844: Passenger per "Scout" George Town to Port Phillip.