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Hugh Culshaw

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Summary

Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Oct 1845
Arrival
Nov 1845
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Hugh Culshaw
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Soldier/labourer

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: St. Helena General Court Martial
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Oct 1845
Ship: Gilbert Henderson
Arrival: 10th Nov 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Hugh Culshaw was transported on the Gilbert Henderson, departing 1st Oct 1845 and arriving 10th Nov 1845 with 26 passengers.

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Convict Notes

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on 23rd September 2016

Hugh CULSHAW was convicted at St. Helena, South Africa on 14 Nov 1842 for striking Sgt. MacKezie, his superior officer, 29th Regiment. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Gilbert Henderson' arriving 12 Nov 1845. Aged 26yrs; soldier/carpenter; 6'; Protestant; can read & write; fresh complexion; blue eyes; brown hair. Native Place - Manchester, England. Uncle - William Culshaw, at native place. 12mths Probation Period in Colony. Port Cygnet. 5 Sept 1848: Ticket of Leave granted. 1849: a Constable at Pontville. 14 Nov 1849: Certificate of Freedom 11 Nov 1850: Married Elizabeth LAWRENCE at Ross in the Campbell Town district, Tasmania. Catholic Church. 11 Dec 1853: Male child, Hugh Culshaw born to Hugh & Elizabeth. Registered in Hobart district. The child died 27 Feb 1854 (inflammation of lungs). Father, Hugh Culshaw,an overseer.