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Samuel Forsyth

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Summary

Born
Jan 1822
Conviction
Stealing lead
Departure
Dec 1841
Arrival
Apr 1842
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Samuel Forsyth
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1822
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Aliases: Forsythe

Crime

Crime: Stealing lead
Convicted at: Lancaster, Liverpool Borough Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Dec 1841
Ship: John Brewer
Arrival: 6th Apr 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Samuel Forsyth was transported on the John Brewer, departing 1st Dec 1841 and arriving 6th Apr 1842 with 200 passengers.

John BrewerJohn Brewer (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 421 (212) https://librariestas.ent.sirsidynix.net.au/client/en_AU/all/search/results?qu=samuel&qu=forsyth#
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

Claims

"Samuel was my 3x Great Granduncle"

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"Samuel was my 2nd cousin 3 times removed."

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Convict Notes

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on 29th April 2019

Samuel Forsyth was listed as 19 years old on arrival. Born: Liverpool, Lancashire. Previous convictions: once for a handkerchief, 1 month; again for a coat, 3 months. Transported for "Stealing lead 112lbs from a warehouse". Occupations: Bolt screw maker/plasterer. Samuel could read and write a little, was single, protestant, 5'4¼" tall, fresh complexion, black hair, brown eyes, scar under right eye. Mother: Mary 3 brothers, 2 sisters (no names listed). 10/5/1849: Free Certificate. 25/8/1852: Steerage passenger, Hobart to Melbourne per 'Cacique'.