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Voyage
Transportation
Charles Friend was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 31st Dec 1813 and arriving 28th Jul 1814 with 204 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 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 131 (67) |
| 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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Colonial Secretary Index. FRIEND, Charles. Per "Surrey", 1814 1817 Jun 10 On list of prisoners to be sent to Newcastle per "Lady Nelson" (Reel 6005; 4/3496 p.177) 1824 Jul 1 Servant of Samuel Leverton of Sydney; attestation as to his character for a ticket of leave (Reel 6027; 4/1716.1 pp.245-7) List of Prisoners to be sent to Newcastle by the Lady Nelson, June 19th, 1817. 2nd Surry, Charles Friends, Convict, Convicted by Crim Court, 12 May 1817, 3 years. The following is a LIST of CRIMINALS who were convicted and sentenced at the late Criminal Court Sessions. Charles Friend, for stealing a watch, chain, and seals, three years to Newcastle. Sydney Gazette, 17 May 1817.
James Chrisford and Charles Friend, charged with uttering divers forged and counterfeited Bank of England notes, with intent to defraud Caroline Barham, Samuel Barham, and others. Kentish Weekly Post 3 Aug 1813. James Chrisford and Charles Friend were’ indicted for uttering forged notes, one 4. and one 51. to which charge they pleaded guilty. Kentish Gazette, 20 Aug 1813. On Saturday morning the following were conducted from Maidstone gaol, under a proper escort, to on board the Zealand Hulk, at Sheerness, viz.-—-James Gilchrist, Henry Still, John Scarr, and Charles White, to be transported for life. —James Chrisford and Charles Friend, for fourteen years.— Kentish Gazette, 7 Sep 1813.
1824 - 1 Jul. 44/1370. Servant of Samuel Leverton of Sydney; attestation as to his character for a ticket of leave. "honest, sober and industrious character, having served faithfully to Samuel Leverton in the district of Sydney from 25 June 1818 to 1 July 1824. No crimes or misdemeanors 1827 - 21 Aug. New South Wales, Australia, Certificates of Freedom, 27/827. Name: Charles Friend Age: 45. Birth Year: 1782 Native Place: Kent, England Certificate Date: 21 Aug 1827 Height; 5 ft. 7 1/2 in Complexion; Sallow Hair; Brown Eyes; Hazell (full) Noted against name; Ticket of Leve 444/1378 surrendered and cancelled Renewed 38/1020 dated 15th Nov 1838. being returned mutilated
Australia, Marriage Index, 1820 - 22 Apr - Re permission to marry at Castlereagh Charles French - Free and Ann Purley - Prisoner per ship Ld Wellington Name: Charles French. Spouse Name: Ann Purley Registration Place: Richmond, New South Wales Registration Year: 1820. Volume Number: V ---------------- 1820 - New South Wales, Census and Population Books, Richmond Population Book, 1820 No; 116. Charles Frency. Convict. Surry. Patterson. 14 years 1825. Purley, Ann. - - Ld Wellington. 1820. Wife of C Friend. 1825. Friends, Charles. T. L. Surry, 1814. 14 years, Miller. Sydney
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Age 31. Occupation Miller