Robert Marchant

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Summary

Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Dec 1836
Arrival
May 1837
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Robert Marchant
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Quarryman

Crime

Convicted at: Somerset Quarter Session
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Dec 1836
Arrival: 15th May 1837
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Robert Marchant was transported on the Frances Charlotte, departing 27th Dec 1836 and arriving 15th May 1837 with 151 passengers.

Frances CharlotteFrances Charlotte (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 437 (221)
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

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 4th September 2025

The Michaelmas adjourned Session for the Division of the County of Somerset was held on Monday last, and ended Thursday night. The following are the sentences of the prisoners…. Fourteen Years : Robert Marchant, for stealing a brass candlestick … Sherborne Mercury, 31 Oct 1836. Somerset Eastern Sessions.—The Michaelmas adjourned Session for the Eastern Division the County of Somerset held at Wells ended Thursday night. The following are the sentences of the prisoners : Transportation.— Life, Joseph Withers, Wm, Reynolds.— Fourteen years: William Hendy, John Lippyatt, Robert Allen, Robert Marchant, John Trim (alias Elias Pobjoy), James Hanley (alias Anstee, alias Yeoman). Seven years, Charles Peddle, James Howell, Maria Hemsley, John Barter, James Powell. Bath Chronicle, 3 Nov 1836.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 18th June 2024

No; 1515 Name; Robert Marchant Height; 5 ft 5 in Age; 19 years old [Born abt. 1818/9 ] Trade; Stone Cutter & Quarryman - 2 years Where Tried: Somerset Native Place; Bath Source; CON27-1-7