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Voyage
Transportation
Samuel Davis was transported on the Hibernia, departing 20th Nov 1818 and arriving 11th May 1819 with 160 passengers.
Hibernia (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 111 (57). Tasmanian Archives - convicts |
| 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
... and Samuel Davis charged with breaking and entering the shop of Mr. John Tapley, at Tormoham, stealing various articles of linen drapery value 110£. The facts were clearly proved, and he was found Guilty. Taunton Courier, 30 July 1818. (Tormoham was the old name for Torquay.)
Tasmanian records. Marriage record. https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD36-1-1/RGD36-1-1P159 Samuel Davis, convict of this parish, per Hibernia, age 33 years; and Abigail Gilligan, convict of this parish, per Brothers, age 34 years, were married 9 Jan 1826, by Wm Bedford in church of St David, Hobart Town. Both signed with their mark X. Child https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD32-1-1/RGD32-1-1-P222 George Davis, born 17 Oct 1829, parents Samuel Davis & Abigail Davis, reg at Green Ponds. Resident at Oatlands. Father a shipwright. Burial record of Abigail Davis. https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/RGD34-1-1/RGD34-1-1P210 Abigail Davis, farmer’s wife, of Hobart Town, was buried 6 November 1837, in St David’s parish, aged 45 years.
Here is what I have found on Samuel Davis 84D.Arrived 1819 HIBERNIA=SHIPWRIGHT. In 1826 Samuel[aged 33] HIBERNIA] married Abigail Gilligan [34] [convict on BROTHERS. In 1829[registered 1831]only son George born[ Sam= shipwright]at Green Ponds.In 1837 Abigail died. 1852 Samuel to Vic[ ref. HIBERNIA]In 1853 Samuel died in Hobart of effects of drinking aged 65.In 1857 George drowned in MacQuarie River aged 30. That was the end of the family. Natalie Davis Irvine.
For years I have followed the other Samuel Davis No.87D. I have just been told that the Devon man No. 84D is my ancestor instead. On the records he is shown as being 22 when I am now told he was 32. My question is this: why did a shipwright only ever work as a tenant farmer all his life? Was his skill not more suited to something else I ask? Would love any more info on this man who is now new to my research. Natalie Davis.Irvine.
Indent details: aged 22yrs; brown hair; blue eyes; 5'4 1/2"; a shipwright. Native Place - Devon, England.
n.b.: there are two men named Samuel Davis on this sailing of the Hibernia - this one is Identifier 1, convicted at Devon. Samuel Davis (1) was convicted at Devon 27 July 1818 for a Felony (no confession taken). Life sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Hibernia' arriving 1819. Hulk Report: Orderly Captain's Report: good character VDL: Ticket of Leave granted Conditional Pardon granted 26 Nov 1832 no. 425. Free Certificate 9 Mar 1839 no. 406.