Richard Edwards

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Oct 1838
Arrival
Jan 1839
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Richard Edwards
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Salop Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Oct 1838
Ship: Theresa
Arrival: 31st Jan 1839
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Richard Edwards was transported on the Theresa, departing 5th Oct 1838 and arriving 31st Jan 1839 with 266 passengers.

Built 1834 at Calcutta. Wood barque of 497 Tons.

TheresaTheresa (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 359 (181)
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 19th May 2026

The following prisoners convicted at our Assizes and Sessions were on Monday removed from our County Gaol, to the Fortitude Hulk at Chatham, previous to being transported :— … Richard Edwards, for stealing hay from Mr. W Taylor, .... Shrewsbury Chronicle, 20 May 1836.