Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Charles Manser was transported on the Duncan, departing 10th Dec 1840 and arriving 18th Apr 1841 with 259 passengers.
Duncan (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 264 |
| 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 |
Claims
"3rd Great Grandfather"
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Convict Notes
Charles was transported for 'stealing 2 fowls' the property of William Bowman at Cranbrook, Kent. Charles was the son of Joseph and Clharlotte Shelling and was born at Enfield, Middlesex. Charles was 5'5" tall, light brown hair, hazel eyes, single, could read and write, slightly pockpitted, 2 scars forefinger left hand, CofE. 22/1/1840: Married Sarah Edwards (Tory) at St Mark's church, Pontville, Tasmania. They had 8 or 9 children. Sarah died 2/3/1894 at Hobart.
Was convicted of two counts of larceny 1 month Imprisonment+ 7 yrs Tranportation His older brother Jesse was found not guilty on a charge of Obstruction on the same day