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Transportation
Robert Hamilton was transported on the Larkins, departing 24th Jul 1817 and arriving 22nd Nov 1817 with 250 passengers.
1829 Voyage - Ship; Larkins, Captain Campbell, from Cork the 10th August, with 195 male prisoners. A Surgeon Superintendent, P. Sprout, Esquire. Arrived; 22 December 1829. Recapitulation; Mustered; 196. Died on Voyage; 3. Disembarked; 1. Total; 200
Larkins (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 358 |
| 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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Convict Notes
In another paragraph we mention the robbery of Mr. Gikerson's house of Newtown. The depredator has been discovered, and is now in gaol. He proves to be the well-known wholesale robber, Robert Hamilton, whose pilfering exploits we mentioned last year, and who has been twice convicted at the Sessions. No sooner had he got loose from confinement than he turned to his old trade of entering out-houses, farmyards &c. where he milked the cows, and carried off whatever came within his clutches. He twice entered Mr. Gikerson's House by pushing aside the bolt of the door with his knife. The first time (about … some month ago) he stole a … cold roast beef. The second time (... night the 28th ult.) he carried silk handkerchiet, a ... coat, an under coat, a bushel and a pocket. ... Carlisle Patriot, 5 April 1817. County Sessions. The notorious Robert Hamilton was charged with entering the house of George Gilkerson, of Newtown, near this City, and stealing thereout various articles, as mentioned in our paper of the 5th instant. George Gilkerson examined. Lives at Newtown. His house was broken …. Carlisle Patriot, 19 April 1817. At the conclusion of the last Quarter Sessions, Dr. Heysham, visiting Magistrate of the gaol, requested the Sheriff to make immediate application to the Secretary of State for the speedy removal of the convicts under sentence of transportation; with which request Lord Sidmouth readily complied, and on Saturday last an order arrived here for the removal of Isaac Sanderson, Robert Hamilton, John Smith, John Harkness, and Charles Malvell, to the hulks, who set off for their destination at six o'clock on Monday morning. Carlisle Patriot, 10 May 1817.
Hulk Records. HO-9-4_2 page 22/49 Woolwich Hulks, (Prudentia, Retribution and Justitia) Received 8 May 1817. Robert Hamilton, age 22, Pet. Larceny, Tried Carlisle Q.S. 13 April 1817, NSW, 7 years, Trans’d 28 June 1817.
1824 - 24 April. Certificate of Freedom. 129/2137. Age; 29. [1795] Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers, Liverpool St Luke Name; Robert Hamilton Abode; Liverpool Hospital When Buried; 1832, 29 Aug Age; 29 ** as per register ** Ships Name; Larkins [1817] Quality or profession; -------------- By whom the Ceremony was performed; Robert Cartwright
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents. Age; 22 [1795] Native Place; Trade or calling; Labourer Trial where & Date; Cumberland - 15 April 1817 Sentence; 7 years Height; 5 ft. 6 1/2 in Eyes; Hazel Hair; Brown Completion; Dark Sallow