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Storer Graves was transported on the Fergusson, departing 16th Nov 1828 and arriving 26th Mar 1829 with 220 passengers.
Departed Dublin. 214 male prisoners - 2 deaths.
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RECORDER’S COURT—AUGUST 5. Storer Graves, a private of the 17th regiment of foot, was indicted for stealing, the 27th of July last, a bill of exchange, of the value of 19£. one more bill for 7£. 7s. several bank notes, the property of Joseph Speer, and a silk handkerchief, the property of Benjamin Speer. Benjamin Speer deposed, that he and friend were returning to their lodgings at night, the 27th of July last; his friend took him for protection to the prisoner’s sentry box the upper steps of the Castle-gate, and left him there, witness intoxicated; identified one half of five pound note; his brother's name is on it; also identified a silk handkerchief his property ; the remainder the notes belonged to his father. Henry examined—ls a private in the 17th ; was guard on one side and the prisoner the other, the passage leading from Ship-street Castle-street, the 27th ult, ; Speer’s friend asked to take charge of him, and went away, after leaving him in his box ; witness saw prisoner put his hand in Speer’s side pocket and pulled out a handful of papers; he said, “d—-n them, they are of no use to me” he put in his hand and took out the silk handkerchief on the table ; witness desired him to let the man alone; prisoner told him he got a pound note out Speer’s pocket, which he saw him saw him put into the barrel of his piece, and prisoner said that they would have a drink out of it; lie offered him 5s. to say nothing of the transaction he afterwards had him apprehended. Michael Bell, another soldier of the same regiment proved that he got from prisoner the half of a 5£ note, which he desired him to keep for him. The prisoner was convicted, and sentenced to seven years’ transportation. Saunders News-Letter, 7 Aug 1828.
NSW Convict Index. Storer Graves, per Fergusson, 1829, Certificate of Freedom, 15 Mar 1837. No 37/0236.
ADM 101/27/41828-1829 Medical journal of the Ferguson, convict ship, for 23 September 1828 to 8 April 1829 by Charles Cameron, surgeon and superintendent, during which time the said ship was employed in carrying convicts to New South Wales. [Daily records of the ship's position, temperature readings and routine on board ship are also recorded]. (Described at item level). Folios 11-19: Storah Graves, aged [3?], prisoner; taken ill at sea; sick or hurt, ambustion, a very stout man who has made himself useful in issuing the water to the mess, was standing in the fore hatchway when the boiling copper was upset and poured down upon his head, the skin came off his shoulders to a great extent in removing his shirt, his head, arms and thighs were scalded; put on sick list 26 December 1828, date of discharged unknown.
Storor Graves was listed as 28 years old on arrival. Native Place: Somersetshire. Occupation: Shoemaker/groom. Storer was literate, Protestant, married with 2 children, 5'11" tall, dark ruddy complexion, brown hair and eyes. Assigned to J. P. Webber
His first name Storer indicates that he is likely a member of my Graves family from Leicestershire. Storer was a common first name in our family originating from the maiden name of Mary graves nee Storer in the 18th century. As well his occupation was shoemaker ... A common trade in our Graves family.
Storer Graves transported for seven years for Street Robbery, arrived in Port Jackson on board the ship Fergusson, March 1829. Age when convicted was 46. He was assigned in Tocal NSW, As recorded on the shipping indent, he had tattooed on his right arm ‘Ah me, who is me, Ah misery. SG. MG. AG. EG & Moon’ Married with two children when convicted the initials represented himself, his wife & two children.