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Alexander Hamilton was transported on the Henry, departing 31st Mar 1823 and arriving 26th Aug 1823 with 161 passengers.
Henry 1825. The ship Henry, Captain Ferrier, arrived at Hobart Town, on the 9th ult. with 79 female prisoners, all whom were landed with the exception of two. There were also on board 25 free women, and 33 children, who came out, at the expence of Government, to join their husbands and parents. Sydney Gazette, 3 Mar 1825.
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| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 18 |
| 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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Source: Old Scottish Genealogy and Family History. Records of Transported Convicts https://www.oldscottish.com/convict-records-15.html Alexander Hamilton. Description, Unemployed, formerly cotton spinner. Formerly prisoner in Paisley, formerly in Glasgow. Tried: Edinburgh, 11 Dec 1820, Death – hanging by public executioner. Per Ship: Henry, April 1823, New South Wales. --------------------------------------------------------------- Yesterday morning, Samuel Maxwell, Robert Muir, James Donnelly, Alexander Hamilton, and David Watt, arrived here from Glasgow, in order for trial, on Monday next, the four former for the crime of stouthrief and robbery, by means of housebreaking; the latter for perjury. Caledonian Mercury, 9 Dec 1820. Stouthrief or stouthreif is the Scottish crime of use or threat of violence against a householder who defends themselves during a housebreaking; it is additional to any associated robbery. Wikipedia. HIGH COURT OF JUSTICIARY' ,EDINBURGH. Yesterday se'nnight, Samuel Maxwell, Robert Muir, James Donelly, and Alexander Hamilton, were put to the bar, charged with having, on the 13th November, broken, into the house of Mr. Arneil at West Caplay, in the parish of Neilston, near Paisley, and stolen therefrom a gold watch, nine £1 notes, some silver, copper, and various articles of wearing apparel. The robbery was proved by Mr. and Mrs. Arneil and two female servants, but the principal witnesses against the prisoners were, a Miss M'Williams, and James Dolin, an accomplice. Miss McWilliams proved that the pannels, with some others, called at her mother's house, and obtained a sword. Dolin disclosed the particulars of the whole transaction. He and six associates procured a sword from Mrs. McWilliams, and one of the party had a pistol. When they reached Arneil's house, they caused the door to be opened, six of them rushed in and elected the robbery, and one remained outside and kept watch. The Jury found S. Maxwell and A. Hamilton Guilty, and Not proven against Robt. Muir and Jas. Donelly. Hamilton was recommended to mercy. Maxwell and Hamilton were sentenced to be executed the 17th January. Star, 19 Dec 1820.
Colonial Secretary Index. HAMILTON, Alexander or HAMBLETON. Per "Henry", 1823. 1823 Aug 29 On list of prisoners landed from the "Henry" and forwarded to Minto for distribution (Reel 6011; 4/3509 p.136) 1825 Feb 1 On list of convict servants maintained by Thomas Willford of Bringelly; from 13 Sep 1823 (Fiche 3161; 4/1844C No.866 p.1372) 1825 Feb 1 On list of prisoners employed by Thomas Willford of Bringelly (Fiche 3161; 4/1844C No.866 p.1372)
1825 - General Muster. Alexander Hamilton. Convict. Ship; Henry. 1823. Sentence; Life. G. S. to M Milford, Bringelly 1825 - Alexander Hamilton [Alexander Hambleton] On list of convict servants maintained by Thomas Willford of Bringelly; from 13 Sep 1823 1828 - General Muster . No; 5528. Alexander Hamilton. Age; 45. Ship; Henry. Sentence; Life. Catholic. W Lowe, Cooke 1828 - 18 Aug. Ticket of Leave. Year of birth; 1788. Trade; Labourer Height; 5 ft. 8 1/2 in Eyes; Blue Hair; Brown Completion; Ruddy. Remarks; Torn up 6 May 1830. as his receiving a Certificate of Freedom. No; 30/263 1829 - Sydney Goal. Entrance Book. Alexander Hamilton. Free. No Ship; Listed. General Sessions Parramatta. Offence; Stealing. Criminal Court. 7 July. No presentation, July 7. Discharged 1830 - 6 May. Certificate of Freedom 30/263. Age; 46 [1784] 1844 - 18 Jan. Darlinghurst Goal. Description and Entrance Book. Alexander Hamilton; Henry 1st. 1823. Bond. Native Place; Co; Tyrone. Protestant. Labourer. Bail; £10. 2 in £5 each.
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Indent No; Name; Alexander Hamilton Age; 40 [1782] Native Place; Co Tyrone Trade or calling; Unable to read Offence; ------ Trial; 11 Dec 1822. Edinburgh Sentence; Life Remarks; 28/53