Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Henry Langton was transported on the Shipley, departing 20th Dec 1816 and arriving 24th Apr 1817 with 125 passengers.
Shipley (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 319 (161) |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
Claims
"My 4th Great Grandfather"
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Convict Notes
Norfolk and Norwich Assizes. ...the following prisoners were Capitally convicted and received sentence of death:—H. Langton, charged with uttering a counterfeit check, knowing it to be forged, with the intent to defraud Messrs. Kett and Back of £5 14s. 10d.— Cambridge Chronicle and Journal, 23 Aug 1816. --------------------------------------------------------------- Sunday last the gaoler of this city received the sentences of the .prisoners, in the city gaol, who were tried at the the last Assizes, and received sentence of death, but have been since reprieved on condition of being transported, viz. Edward Edwards for 14 years ; Henry Langton, Robert Steward, and William Gunton, for life. Bury and Norwich Post, 4 Sep 1816. ----------------------------------------------------------- Tuesday last, the following six convicts were conveyed from the City Gaol to their respective destinations, viz. Henry Langton. Wm. Gunton, Robert Steward, Edward Edwards, John Taylor, and John W. Smith, alias Wiggett.—The four former to Portsmouth, whence they will be embarked for New South Wales. Langton, Gunton and Steward are transported for life; ... Norfolk Chronicle, 21 Sept 1816.
It was Convict Henry Langton (Snr) who died in Tarban Creek Asylum (now known as Gladesville Mental Hospital) 18/4/1862 (I have a death certificate stating this fact ) He had a son born to Jane Arthur (unmarried) Henry Charles Langton born 1/1/1819 in Windsor NSW , married -1st wife Matilda Ford - 2nd wife Sophia Prudence (Yeo/Ducker/Eather)Adams - 3rd wife married his step sister Sarah Ann Yeo/Adams , died in 1904 in Alexandria NSW
16/6/1817: On list of prisoners to be sent to Newcastle per 'Lady Nelson'- Cancelled -not sent. 16/6/1817: On list of prisoners to be sent to Newcastle per 'Lady Nelson'. Aug/Sept 1819: On monthly returns of prisoners punished at Newcastle. 24/6/1823: on list of Prisoners transported to Port Macquarie per 'Sally'. (Col.Sec.) 25/11/1826: Absconder's list: Henry Langton, Clerk, 26, Norwich, 5'5 1/4" tall, hazel eyes, flaxen hair, fair complexion from Hyde Park Barracks. 14/5/1827: Forgery; Prisoners tried before the Supreme Court. From: Syd.Gazette 2/5/1827:Henry Langton a prisoner of the Crown for life, clerk in the office of the Chief Engineer, was brought before the police yesterday on a charge of forgery. It appeared that the prisoner brought a note of demand, hearing the endorsement of a Mr Gibbons, holding an employment in the lumbar-yard to an individual named Crisp, a Publican in George Street from whom he obtained 3 pounds 10s., on account, as the bill had still some time to run before it came due. The prisoner confessed the forgery to Crisp. He was then fully committed for trial. It appears the prisoner was sent to this colony for forgery and that he has committed a similar offence more than once since he has been here. 1841 Census: Henry Langton Port Macquarie - Overseer, New England Road Party. 5/3/1846: Obtaining goods under false pretences. 15/9/1847: Warrant issued by Muswellbrook Bench for his apprehension. 7/5/l1851: Left for San Francisco per 'Robert Browne'. 13/4/1854: Sydney Morning Herald - If this should meet the eye of Henry Langton, formerly of Windsor, he is earnestly requested to communicate with his son Henry, now residing at Windsor; or any person giving information respecting him would be conferring a great favour, as enquiry of importance from England has been made respecting him. Henry Langton Junior, Windsor 11/4/1854. Henry Junior was a Brickmaker and was married to Matilda (Ford) . They married in 1844 at St Matthew's, Windsor. I don't know who Henry Snr. married or if he returned from San Franciso, or whether it was Snr or Jnr that died in the asylum.
Died in the Tarban Creek Asylum