Richard Eaton

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Summary

Born
Jan 1787
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Feb 1832
Arrival
Jul 1832
Death
Jan 1865
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Personal Information

Name: Richard Eaton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1787
Death: 1st Jan 1865
Age at death: 78
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Stafford Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 21st Feb 1832
Arrival: 16th Jul 1832
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Richard Eaton was transported on the Katherine Stewart Forbes, departing 21st Feb 1832 and arriving 16th Jul 1832 with 223 passengers.

Katherine Stewart ForbesKatherine Stewart Forbes (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 273 (137)
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

Dianne Jones avatar
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on 9th April 2021

1831, 19 October: Convicted at Stafford for stealing 30lbs of rope and admitted to the prison hulk Justitia, at Woolwich, on 28 November. He was listed as Richard Eaton, 53, and was sent from the hulk for transportation on 11 February 1832 (see UK, Prison Hulk Registers and Letter Books, 1802-1849).