Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
Robert Hamilton was transported on the Mangles, departing 23rd Feb 1828 and arriving 2nd Jun 1828 with 202 passengers.
ManglesReferences
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. |
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Convict Notes
Robert Hamilton, indicted for stealing flax, the property of Wm. Derragh, at Belfast, on 24th April last. John Clamsie knows Wm. Derragh.; he had flax in witness’s yard, that he had bought from witness ; was awoke by the watchmen .4 o’clock in the morning ; they had person in custody who had a quantity of flax in his arms; believes prisoner to the man, but not sure, as it was hardly dawn; flax the watchman had, corresponded with what was taken out of one of the mats in witness’s yard. George Todd watchman, and took prisoner into custody in Mr. Cramsie’s gateway, with the flax in his possession, between four and five in the morning; prisoner pushed the wicket gate against witness; witness knew prisoner to be an old offender. Guilty; to be transported 7 years. The culprit thanked his Lordship, and said it was well was anwen. Belfast Commercial Chronicle, 11 Aug 1827.
1828 - Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers, St John's Parramatta. Year 1826 No; 260 Name; Robert Hamilton Abode; Parramatta When Buried; 1828, 26 Nov Age; 30 years Ships Name; Mangles Quality or profession; Convict
1828 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. No; 11 Robert Hamilton - Read & Write. Married 1 Child. Catholic Ship; Mangles 5 - 1828 Age; 27 [1800] Native Place; Tyrone Trade or calling; Stableman's Labourer Offence; Stealing Flax Trial where & Date; Antrim - 8 Aug 1827 - 7 yeas Height; 5 ft. 7 in Eyes; Grey Hair; Black to grey Completion; Ruddy Warrants of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland No; 11. Offence; Grand Larceny. Age; 27