Robert Hamilton

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Summary

Born
Jan 1796
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Mar 1827
Arrival
Jul 1827
Death
Jan 1829
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Personal Information

Name: Robert Hamilton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1796
Death: 1st Jan 1829
Age at death: 33
Occupation: Weaver

Crime

Convicted at: Edinburgh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 22nd Mar 1827
Ship: Guildford
Arrival: 25th Jul 1827
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Robert Hamilton was transported on the Guildford, departing 22nd Mar 1827 and arriving 25th Jul 1827 with 193 passengers.

The ‘Guildford’ was built on the River Thames, England in 1810. Used as a Convict Transport ship to Australia - voyages 1812, 1816, 1818, 1820, 1822, 1824, 1827 & 1829. The ship was lost at sea near Singapore in 1831, loosing all aboard.

GuildfordGuildford (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 119 (61)
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 24th December 2020

New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, Death; Robert Hamilton. Ship; Guildford 7. Age; 32. 2 June 1829. Morton Bay.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 24th December 2020

WIFE; New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Ship; Princess Charlotte - 1827 Name; Mary Walker. Age; 22 No; 72 Additional Remarks; HUSBAND; Rob. Hamilton. Expected [Per ship Guildford 7, 1827]