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Stephen Higgins

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Summary

Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Desertion
Departure
Feb 1840
Arrival
Jun 1840
Death
Jan 1891
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Personal Information

Name: Stephen Higgins
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: 30th Jan 1891
Age at death: 82
Occupation: Horsebreaker

Crime

Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Nova Scotia Court Martial
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 24th Feb 1840
Ship: Mandarin
Arrival: 30th Jun 1840
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Stephen Higgins was transported on the Mandarin, departing 24th Feb 1840 and arriving 30th Jun 1840 with 212 passengers.

640 ton ship. The 1843 voyage carried the 51 Parkhurst Boys from the Isle of Wight bound for Van Diemen's Land. (Another 31 went to New Zealand.)These boys were categorised as "ticket of leave" or "apprentice" boys.

MandarinMandarin (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 158 CON18-1-10 Image 173
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

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indent; 2652. Aged 31 years old Offence; Desertion [about 4 hours] Previous convictions - 30 days Twice flogged 150 lashes Status; Single 1844 - 31 Dec. Conditional Pardon for Australian Colonies 1852 - 25 October. Free Certificate 1881 - 1887. New Town Charitable Institute Admission dates; POL709-1-18 page 35 (25 Jan 1881 to 25 Feb 1881) POL709-1-18 page 107 (16 May 1881 to 05 Jul 1881) POL709-1-19 page 3 (27 Aug 1881 to 03 Jan 1882) POL709-1-19 page 32 (17 Jan 1882 to 21 Feb 1882) POL709-1-19 page 119 (22 Apr 1882 to 21 Jul 1882) POL709-1-19 page 159 (15 Oct 1882 to 02 Oct 1883) POL709-1-20 page 206 (12 Dec 1884 to 22 Dec 1884) POL709-1-20 page 128 (27 Mar 1885 to 04 Aug 1885) POL709-1-20 page 204 (07 Aug 1885 to 15 Dec 1885) POL709-1-21 page 60 (19 Dec 1885 to 06 Apr 1886) POL709-1-21 page 27 (08 Apr 1886 to 15 Feb 1887) 1891 - 30 Jan 1891. BURIAL, Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Pauper, Section A, Number 206. Last known residence: Invalid Depot, New Town