David Griffiths

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Summary

Born
Jul 1827
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Sep 1844
Arrival
Dec 1844
Death
Jun 1911
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Personal Information

Name: David Griffiths
Gender: Male
Born: 8th Jul 1827
Death: 30th Jun 1911
Age at death: 83
Occupation: Labourer - general
Aliases: Daniel Riley, David Reilly

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster, Liverpool Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Sep 1844
Arrival: 26th Dec 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

David Griffiths was transported on the Sir Robert Peel, departing 6th Sep 1844 and arriving 26th Dec 1844 with 254 passengers.

Sir Robert PeelSir Robert Peel (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 179 (91)
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

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Convict Notes

Sheryl avatar
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on 9th July 2025

Return of Persons convicted under the Provisions of 31 Vict. No 12, week ending 11 Feb 1871. David Reilly, alias Griffiths, per Robert Peel, F.S. Offence Larceny, sentence-12 months, Native place-Liverpool, Trade-Sawyer, 43 yrs old, 5 feet 5 3/4 inches high, Prior conviction-17th Nov 1864, resides in Hobart Town. Tasmania Police Gazette, 17th Feb 1871, p33.

Maureen Withey avatar
343
on 28th November 2022

Audit Office. 21st August, 1855. The under-mentioned persons are requested to make application as early as possible at the Colonial Treasury for payment of their accounts of contingent expenses, for which warrants have been transmitted since the 10th instant:— W. G. Angel, painting, &c.; J. J. Moore, repayment. Certificates of Freedom Issued.— David Griffiths, Sir R. Peel; The Cornwall Chronicle, 25 Aug 1855.

Dennis K O'Brien avatar
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on 28th November 2022

Wed 14/08/1862 Franklin Tasmania to Eliza Maloney aka Bridget Foinerty. Daughter Alice Henrietta Martha Reily 05/08/1858.