Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Transportation
Robert Lock was transported on the Grenada, departing 3rd May 1821 and arriving 16th Sep 1821 with 152 passengers.
Grenada (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 32 |
| 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
Norfolk Sessions Jonathan Lock was convicted stealing, on Dec. last, three geese, the property of John Smith, of Larling, farmer. The prisoner was further convicted, jointly with his son, Robert Lock, of having stolen, on the 31st of December last, a pig, belonging to Mary Ann Towler, Rockland All Saints. And the said Robert Lock was also further convicted stealing three pianos, from William Cooking of Great Effingham, the 1st of March last. The Jury recommended Robert Lock to mercy, which the Court intimated they could not listen to, in consequence of his being an old offender. Both were sentenced to seven years' transportation. There were other indictments against the prisoners, which were abandoned. Norfolk Chronicle, 20 Jan 1821.
born in Larling UK
Died in Blacktown NSW
Worked beside Richmond Road Blacktown NSW, erecting the Black Town Native Institution. Having 4 years left of his sentence when he married Maria (daughter of Yarramundi of the Richmond Tribe) he was assigned to his wife for the rest of his sentence.
Robert Lock was 21 years old when transported for stealing a pig and a goose. Robert's father, Johnathan, was transported on the same ship for stealing a horse. Bother married aboriginal women. 28/4/1828: COF Robert died at Blacktown Road, Blacktown and is buried in the St Bartholomews church, Prospect.
Married Maria 26/01/1824 at St Johns Church Parramatta. First mixed marriage in settlement, Maria a daughter of the Richmond Tribe, Darug People.