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Alexander Hunter was transported on the Isabella, departing 4th Nov 1821 and arriving 9th Mar 1822 with 203 passengers.
The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).
Isabella (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 |
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Convict Notes
On Tuesday last, the undermentioned convicts passed through this town, with military escort, on their route from Carrickfergus to Cork, there to embark for New South Wales: Thomas Walker, John Whaley, John Whaley, jun. father and son, John Lane, Daniel McBride, John Hamill, John Corrigan, committed from the Police Office, Belfast; Alexander Hunter, Dennis Hunter, Bernard M'Laughlin, David McGowan, smugglers of tobacco; ??, James Henry, and Thomas Rice. Belfast Commercial Chronicle, 17 Sept 1821.
Colonial Secretary Index. HUNTER, Alexander. Per "Isabella", 1822 1822 Mar 14 On list of convicts landed from the "Isabella" and forwarded to Evan for distribution; listed as John (Reel 6009; 4/3505 p.12) 1824 Aug 31 On list of Government servants employed by Sir John Jamison; from Mar 1822 to Aug 1824 (Reel 6061; 4/1780 p.257c)
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. Alexander Hunter, age on arrival, 20, per Isabella I (2) 1822, tried 1821, at Antrim Co, 7 years, DOB 1802, native place, Antrim. Trade, Shop man. Remarks: Dead. --------------------------------------------------------------- The undermentioned persons were convicted at last Assize for the County of Antrim, and the several sentences affixed to names were passed upon them:— Alex. Hunter, Bernard McLoughlin, David M‘Gowan, Dennis Hunter, and Alexander M‘Millan, for conveying Smuggled tobacco, to be transported for seven years. Belfast Commercial Chronicle, 28 April 1821.
Warrants of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland - Ship; Isabella Indent No; 47 Trade; Shop Keeper Age; 19 Person; Stout Eyes; Brown Hair; Brown Height; 5 ft 4 in
Warrants of the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland Incent No; 47 Offence; Assisting in smuggling tobacco
New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Name: Alexander Hunter Age: 20 Date of conviction: Mar 1821 Place of Conviction: Antrim Estimated birth year: abt 1801 Vessel: Isabella (2) Port of Arrival: Sydney Date of Arrival: 9 Mar 1822 Ticket of Leave: Yes Date of Trail 1821.