Summary
Born
Jan 1810
Conviction
Stealing fowls (chickens/ducks)
Departure
Jul 1831
Arrival
Nov 1831
Death
Jan 1871
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Personal Information
Name: Edward Smith
Gender: Unknown
Born: 1st Jan 1810
Death: 1st Jan 1871
Age at death: 61
Occupation: Ploughman/shearer/reaper/milkman/sower
Crime
Convicted at: Worcester Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 15th Jul 1831
Ship: Surrey Or Surry
Arrival: 26th Nov 1831
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
Edward Smith was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 15th Jul 1831 and arriving 26th Nov 1831 with 201 passengers.
Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.
Surrey Or Surry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 140 |
| 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
Level 81
Level 81
Description 5'4" tall, complexion ruddy, hair brown, eyes grey - single - native of Roscommon, Ireland
Level 81
Level 81
Certificate of Freedom 38/962 issued 26 OCT 1838