Christopher Duckworth

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Assault
Departure
Mar 1842
Arrival
Jul 1842
Death
Jan 1874
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Personal Information

Name: Christopher Duckworth
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: 1st Jan 1874
Age at death: 62
Occupation: Horsebreaker

Crime

Crime: Assault
Convicted at: Edinburgh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th Mar 1842
Ship: Eden
Arrival: 5th Jul 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Christopher Duckworth was transported on the Eden, departing 12th Mar 1842 and arriving 5th Jul 1842 with 281 passengers.

Built 1826 at London. Wood ship of 513 Tons.

EdenEden (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 29 (16) NAME_INDEXES:1603233
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

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Place of origin: Manchester, Lancashire Aged; 30 years old Offence; Assault with attempt to commit rape of Catherine Moseley. The wife of a fellow Soldier. States he was drunk Surgeons Report; Overseer a trustworthy good man 1863 - Port Arthur Discharge date: 12 Mar 1863. Invalid 1864 - Port Arthur Discharge date 15 Oct 1864. Invalid 1873 - Port Arthur Discharge date 09 Feb 1873. Invalid 1874 - Inquest; 17 February 1874 Verdict: Found drowned 1874 - Deaths. General Hospital Hobart Ship: Eden 2. Date of death: 17 Feb 1874 Date of burial: 6 Mar 1874 Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:1501024