Robert Ferris

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Summary

Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Desertion
Departure
Nov 1845
Arrival
Jan 1846
Death
Mar 1855
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Personal Information

Name: Robert Ferris
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: 15th Mar 1855
Age at death: 44
Occupation: Soldier/shoemaker

Crime

Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Unknown
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 26th Nov 1845
Ship: Phantom
Arrival: 6th Jan 1846
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Robert Ferris was transported on the Phantom, departing 26th Nov 1845 and arriving 6th Jan 1846 with 10 passengers.

Brig Phantom. 157 tons, Chilcott from Calcutta with 10 male convicts

PhantomPhantom (generic)

References

Primary SourceCON37-1-2/CON37-1-2p259

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Convict Notes

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on 1st January 2025

CON37-1-2/CON37-1-2p259 No; 593. TRIED; Kussowlie Court Martial. Offence; Desertion & making away with his clothing Previous convictions; Desertion - 5 times 14 years in the Reg't Native Place; Co. Antrim Aged; 34 years old DIED in H. M. Hospital, Hobart Town. 15 March 1855 ** Kasauli is a town and cantonment, located in the Solan district of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. The cantonment was established by the British Raj in 1842 as a Colonial hill station.