Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
Hugh Douglas was transported on the Hive, departing 15th Jan 1834 and arriving 11th Jun 1834 with 254 passengers.
Hive (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 287 (145) |
| 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
"Hugh Douglas is my 4xgreat grandfather"
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Convict Notes
Hugh DOUGLAS, alias Shalto McPherson, was aged 39 years, married with two sons and a daughter in Glasgow Scotland when he was charged with receiving stolen goods in 1833. He was sentenced for seven years and arrived in Australia per the ship "Hive", reaching Sydney on 11 June 1834. In 1850 he sponsored his son John and his family to settle in Australia as well. National Archives of Scotland: List Hugh as a "Licensed Broker" and that he was convicted of "Theft", and that his address was Main Street, Carlton Glasgow. Hugh was married to Euphemia, 3 children, and his parents were Isobel McPherson and Donald Douglas. 28/11/1864: Sydney Morning Herald: On the 28th of November, in the 64th year of his age, Sholto Hugh Douglas, of Liverpool, N S.W. He was buried at the Liverpool Cemetery.
Obtained ticket of leave Obtained Certificate of Freedom