Richard Hughes

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Summary

Born
Jan 1806
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Apr 1830
Arrival
Jul 1830
Death
Jun 1832
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Personal Information

Name: Richard Hughes
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1806
Death: 3rd Jun 1832
Age at death: 26

Crime

Convicted at: Somerset Quarter Session
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Apr 1830
Arrival: 27th Jul 1830
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Richard Hughes was transported on the Sir Charles Forbes, departing 1st Apr 1830 and arriving 27th Jul 1830 with 160 passengers.

Sir Charles ForbesSir Charles Forbes (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 294
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 25th July 2024

Taunton. Last week, Anne Smith, a common prostitute, and Rickard Hughes, Taunton, were committed to Wilton Gaol for stealing purse and about 4ds. in silver from the person of J. Williams, of Bridgwater. Taunton Courier, 14 Oct 1829. Somerset Michaelmas Sessions. ... .—Ann Smith and Richard Hughes, for stealing money from J. Williams, transported 14 years. ... North Devon Journal, 29 October 1829. --------------------------------------------------------------- Tasmanian Records. Conduct Record. Richard Hughes, per Sir Chas. Forbes, arr. July 1830 Tried Somerset 19 Oct 1829, 14 years. Transported for Stealing from the person. Gaol report, Good. Single. Died in HMC Hospital , Hobart Town, 3 June 1832.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 17th June 2021

Appropriation Lists of Convicts No; 1057 Age; 22 Trade or calling; Pitt Sawyer 4 years *******************

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 31st May 2021

New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. Year; 1832 No; 1057 Name; Richard Hughes Ship; Sir Chas. Forbes Noted against name; DIED; 4 June 1832 ---------------------