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Samuel Morley was transported on the Hooghley, departing 31st Oct 1827 and arriving 24th Feb 1828 with 100 passengers.
The Hooghley was built in London in 1819. Convicts were transported to New South Wales on the Hooghley in 1825, 1828, 1831 and 1834. 1831 Voyage - Hooghley. Shipping; Intelligence. ARRIVALS. From Cork, on Tuesday last, whence she sailed the 24th June last, the ship, Hooghley,309 tons, Captain Reeves, with- 184 female prisoners. Surgeon superintendent, James Ellis, Esq. this vessel brings out ten free settlers and 20 children, as steerage passengers. Source; The Sydney Herald. Mon 3 Oct 1831. Page 4. Shipping Intelligence.
Hooghley (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 288. State Records NSW, Convict Index, Certificate of Freedom [4/4375; Reel 1011] and Ticket of Leave [4/4130; Reel 933]. NSW BDM |
| 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
Prisoner No. 28/427 from Ticket of Leave No. 39/1259 dated 11th July 1839
Offence: Priv. Samuel Morley of the Gren. Guards 3rd Batt. charged with "Desertion & losing necessaries" from the original Court Martial records held on the 16 June 1827 at Knightsbridge, The Right Honorable James Abercrombie appointed Judge. Proceedings said before the King on 26 June 1827
"Samuel Morley, No. 28-427, Hooghley (2), 33, Farming Man, Derbyshire, 5 feet 11, dark brown eyes, dark brown hair, ruddy complexion, a well-looking man, from Mount Clarence, on Escort" in The Sydney Gazette and NSW Advertiser, 28 February 1833, page 2
Trial date 16 June 1827 Occupation: Soldier and Farmer Ticket of Leave 39/1259 - District Penrith Certificate of Freedom 42/1264 Marriage to Emma Tyne NSW BDM: 1835/1838 V18381835 22
Samuel Morley was a Farmer's man from Derbyshire, 5'11" tall, dark brown hair and eyes, ruddy complexion, a well-looking man. 28/2/1833: Absconded from Mt Clarence on escort. 1839: TOL Penrith 22/7/1842: COF
Born Derbyshire England. Married Emma Tyne 1838.One Daughter Elizabeth born 1840. Emma died 1842. He married Sophia Langridge 1838 in Camden NSW