David Lindsay

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Summary

Born
Jan 1800
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Apr 1840
Arrival
Aug 1840
Death
Jul 1865
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Personal Information

Name: David Lindsay
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1800
Death: 22nd Jul 1865
Age at death: 65
Occupation: Brassfounder

Crime

Convicted at: Glasgow Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 25th Apr 1840
Ship: Asia 1
Arrival: 6th Aug 1840
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

David Lindsay was transported on the Asia 1, departing 25th Apr 1840 and arriving 6th Aug 1840 with 276 passengers.

Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200

Asia 1Asia 1 (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 194
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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Place of origin: Glasgow, Lanarkshire CON27-1-8 Image 79 Height; 5 ft 10 in. Aged; 40 years old, Trade; Brass Founder. Status; Married. 1845 - 12 August 1845. Ticket of Leave 1849 - 26 December 1849. Free Certificate. 1865 - POSSIBLE DEATH RECORD. Name: Lindsey, David General Hospital Hobart. Admission dates: 03 Jul 1865. Cause of death; Chronic Bronchitis. Ship: Asia 5. Place of origin: Glasgow Date of death: 22 Jul 1865,