Summary
Born
Unknown
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
May 1823
Arrival
Oct 1823
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Richard Edwards
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Lancaster Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 17th May 1823
Ship: Albion
Arrival: 21st Oct 1823
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Richard Edwards was transported on the Albion, departing 17th May 1823 and arriving 21st Oct 1823 with 200 passengers.
Albion (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 52. Tasmanian Archives - convicts. |
| 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
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Richard Edwards was convicted at Lancaster 21 Oct 1822 for stealing fowls. Previous offences - 1818, imprisoned for 6mths; 1819, 6mths; 1821 imprisoned for 12mths. Hulk report - orderly. Single. Mother at Ledger St. Manchester - keeps a Chandley Shop. He lived with her. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Albion' 1823. Assignments in Colony. Several notes of misconduct. Ticket of Leave granted.