Samuel Hickman

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Summary

Born
Jan 1779
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Apr 1813
Arrival
Oct 1813
Death
Jan 1834
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Personal Information

Name: Samuel Hickman
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1779
Death: 1st Jan 1834
Age at death: 55
Occupation: Gunsmith/gun maker

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Stafford Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Apr 1813
Arrival: 9th Oct 1813
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Samuel Hickman was transported on the Earl Spencer, departing 30th Apr 1813 and arriving 9th Oct 1813 with 203 passengers.

Built 1803, London - Thames, 672 ton required 56 crew and mounted with 16 guns.

Earl SpencerEarl Spencer (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 100
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 17th September 2025

At Stafford Assize …. Samuel Hickman, for stealing a bay mare ; Nottingham Review, 27 March 1812.  The following sixteen convicts under sentence of have been this week sent from our county gaol to the hulks, Langston harbour, near Portsmouth, viz. John Harrison, William Moorwood, William Henry  Chesters, Thomas Snelson, Sylvester Hall, Samuel Hickman, Benjamin Walters, James Johnson, Job Jones, John Wi d, James Cliffe, George Scott, John Yates the elder, John Kenrick and William Crump. Staffordshire Advertiser, 29 Aug 1812. Samuel Hickman, age 33, CR (capital respite), Tried Stafford 12 March 1812, 14 years, Earl Spencer.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 9th September 2020

Sydney, Australia, Anglican Parish Registers, 1814-2011 Liverpool St Luke. 27 February 1826 - 23 September 1838 Name; Samuel Hickman Abode; Liverpool Hospital When Buried; 1834. June 10th. Age; 65 Ships Name; Earl Spencer. Quality or Profession; Lately residing at Bong Bong - Free By whom the Ceremony was preformed; Robert Cartwright ---------------------------------------- 1812 - Australian Convict Transportation Registers - Other Fleets & Ships, 1791-1868 Date of Trial ; 12 March 1812 ---------------------------------------- 1815 - On list of prisoners to be sent to Newcastle per "Estramina" Comments: Per "Earl Spencer", 1813. Page: 106 Tried; His Excellency the Gov'n May 18th 1815. During Pleasure --------------------------------------- 1820 - 14 years. Govt Labourer 1823 - Ticket of Leave - Occupation: Labourer --------------------------------------- 1826 - 1 June. Ticket of Leave 8/5349 Native Place; Staffordshire Calling; Gun Smith Offence; No Details Date of Trial: 12 March 1812 Sentence; 14 years Age; 47 Height; 5 ft. 5 Complexion; Ruddy Hair; Hight Sandy Eyes; Light Hazel Ticket of Lave No; 387/607 - Canceled