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Transportation
Edward Light was transported on the Royal Sovereign, departing 29th Aug 1837 and arriving 9th Jan 1838 with 150 passengers.
Royal Sovereign (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 130. http://www.oldbaileyonline.org. Tasmanian Archives -convicts. |
| 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 Online 2064. EDWARD LIGHT was indicted for stealing, on the 19th of August, 1 frock, value 3s., the goods of George Gray 1 bag value 6d.; 1 handkerchief value 1s.6d.; and 1 comb, value 3s.; the goods of Ann Nutter, from the person. See originalClick to see original ANN NUTTER . I live in Park-place, Islington. On the 19th of August, I was on my way home with Mrs. Gray, and was carrying her baby—I had my reticule on my left arm—it contained a frock body, a bag, a handkerchief, and comb—I saw some boys about about—the prisoner was one—I felt a pull at my arm, and the string of the reticule broke—I turned and saw the prisoner running away; with the reticule—this is it—the frock body was Mrs. Gray's—the rest of the things are mine. MARTHA GRAY . I am the wife of George Gray of Shepperton Cottages. Ann Nutter is my sister—I was going home that evening—two boys came up—I did not see either of them snatch the bag, but I saw the prisoner running away with it—I ran after him—he was stopped in my presence, and the reticule produced—this frock body is mine. JOHN LAKE . I am a solicitor, and live at Hackney. I was going home, and saw the prisoner running from the ladies—I pursed him—when I came up he dropped the reticule, which was handed to the policeman—the prisoner said he should not have done it himself, but the other boy put him up to it. SAMUEL NORTH (police constable N 94.) The reticule was given to me with the prisoner. GUILTY .* Aged 12— Transported for Seven years.
Edward Light was transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the ship 'Royal Sovereign' arriving 1837. Edward Light was further convicted in the Colony at Launceston Q.S. on 26 Mar 1847 for stealing wearing apparel at a shop in Fingal. (This Conduct Record confirms he is the same person who was transported in 1837 - but the name of the ship is incorrect in that it is recorded as the Mandarin and should have been Royal Sovereign.) 18mths imprisonment - Launceston Gaol and assignments. 1847: Single man; Protestant; can read & write; tailor; aged 21yrs; 5'3 1/2". Native place - Manchester. 1847 at Ross, Tasmania - Idleness. 1847 at Ross, Tasmania - absconding. Hard labour, in chains. Port Arthur Penal settlement. 1847 at Ross, Tasmania - improper language. 3 days solitary. Discharged to Freedom 2 Oct 1848
Edward Light was convicted at CCC, London 19 Sept 1836 for stealing clothing, bag etc. 7yr transportation sentence. Edward was aged 12yrs at the time and was part of a 'gang' of boys.