Summary
Born
Jan 1806
Conviction
Felony (unspecified)
Departure
May 1823
Arrival
Oct 1823
Death
Apr 1832
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Personal Information
Name: Robert Gordon
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1806
Death: 30th Apr 1832
Age at death: 26
Occupation: Unknown
Voyage
Departed: 17th May 1823
Ship: Albion
Arrival: 21st Oct 1823
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Robert Gordon 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 |
| 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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Convicted on 12 April 1820 and sentenced to 7 years' transportation, but not transported until 1823 on the Albion. A great deal of further infractions whilst a convict, including highway robbery and violent assault. Eventually hanged in Hobart on Monday 30 April 1832, for burglary of the home of Laughlin Reynolds. Physical description records are missing, although Hobart Town Courier report on the hangings gave his age as 26.