Summary
Born
Oct 1818
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jul 1838
Arrival
Dec 1838
Death
May 1895
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Personal Information
Name: Samuel Moorby
Gender: Male
Born: 13th Oct 1818
Death: 8th May 1895
Age at death: 76
Occupation: Farmer
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Oxford Assizes
Sentence term: 15 years
Voyage
Departed: 24th Jul 1838
Ship: Portsea
Arrival: 18th Dec 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
Samuel Moorby was transported on the Portsea, departing 24th Jul 1838 and arriving 18th Dec 1838 with 240 passengers.
Portsea (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 302 |
| 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
"3 x G Grandfather"
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Kay Dee
Photos
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Convict Notes
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Initial interment on prison hulk York. Married Harriet Groves. Lived in the Yass area.