Robert Lewis

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Summary

Born
Jan 1801
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Jul 1831
Arrival
Nov 1831
Death
Jul 1859
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Personal Information

Name: Robert Lewis
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1801
Death: 23rd Jul 1859
Age at death: 58
Occupation: Carman

Crime

Convicted at: Surrey Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 15th Jul 1831
Arrival: 26th Nov 1831
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Robert Lewis was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 15th Jul 1831 and arriving 26th Nov 1831 with 201 passengers.

Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.

Surrey Or SurrySurrey Or Surry (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 138
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 27th October 2024

Convict Indents Age 30. Protestant. Date of Conviction 28 Mar 1831 - Offence; Stealing Wheat Place of Conviction Borough Died; 23 July 1859. Noted in the Liverpool Asylum Register for the Infirm & Destitute Name; Robert; Lewis. Age; 60. Ship; Surry. F.S. C.E. Died