Christopher Hislop

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Summary

Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
May 1837
Arrival
Oct 1837
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Christopher Hislop
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Gardener/Nurseryman

Crime

Convicted at: Edinburgh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th May 1837
Arrival: 2nd Oct 1837
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Christopher Hislop was transported on the Elphinstone, departing 27th May 1837 and arriving 2nd Oct 1837 with 240 passengers.

ElphinstoneElphinstone (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 65 (34)
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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on 14th October 2017

Christopher HISLOP was convicted at Edinburgh, Scotland on 28 Nov 1836 for theft - stealing a watch. 7yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the ship 'Elphinstone' arriving 2 Oct 1837. Aged 26yrs; gardener; Assignments of service work in the Colony of VDL. Nov 1841: Ticket of Leave granted. 1843: Conditional Pardon approved. 1845: Free Certificate 1842: Marriage to Janet SCRIMGEOUR (transported per 'Garland Grove') at Evandale, Launceston district. Link to her record - https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/scrimgeour/jane/62225 Wife Janet left for Melbourne, Victoria in 1852 but no record is appearing for Christopher.