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Transportation
David Latham was transported on the Neptune, Scarborough And Surprize, departing 30th Nov 1789 and arriving 26th Jun 1790 with 1084 passengers.
Neptune 809 tons built on the River Thames 1779. The largest ship of the Second Fleet.
Neptune, Scarborough And Surprize (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 42 |
| 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 |
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Convict Notes
Old Bailey: DAVID LATHAM. Theft: theft from a specified place. 9th January 1788 Verdict Guilty > lesser offence Sentence Transportation DAVID LATHAM was indicted for stealing, on the 8th of January, twenty-four pair of worsted stockings, value 20 s. the property of James Deans, privately in his warehouse. PRISONER's DEFENCE. I know nothing of the robbery; my trial came on so soon, I could send for none of my friends; I am innocent. GUILTY, Of stealing, but not privately. Transported for seven years. 9/11/1793: Burial date - David/Davy Latham died in Sydney and was buried at the Old Sydney Burial Ground.