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Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Duncan Muir was transported on the Blenheim, departing 23rd Mar 1850 and arriving 24th Jul 1850 with 307 passengers.
Built 1845 at Shields. Wood ship of 808 Tons. Register lists of persons transported on the various sailing is still a work in progress, not all are yet listed.
Blenheim (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 211 (107) |
| 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
National Records of Scotland Title Precognition against Douglas Bell, Duncan Muir for the crime of theft, habit and repute at West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh Dates 1844 Accused Douglas Bell, Age: 14, unemployed, formerly baker, Address: Crosscauseway, Edinburgh, with mother Duncan Muir, son of William Muir, labourer, Address: Nicolson Street, Edinburgh. Douglas Bell arrived Victoria per 'Thomas Arbuthnot' 1847. Duncan Muir was not transported for the above crime. National Records of Scotland Title Trial papers relating to Duncan Muir, David Wilson, William Muir for the crime of theft by housebreaking at Brighton Crescent, Portobello, Edinburgh; Canongate, Edinburgh. Tried at High Court, Edinburgh Dates 8 Nov 1847 Accused Duncan Muir, son of William Muir, labourer, Verdict: Not guilty, Sentence: Assoilzied simpliciter and dismissed. Note: See also preceding case (JC8/54, ff.90r & 93v and JC26/1847/678) David Wilson, Verdict: Guilty, Verdict Comments: Guilty in terms of own confession, Sentence: Transportation - 10 years. Note: See also preceding case (JC8/54, ff.90r & 93v and JC26/1847/678) William Muir, Verdict: Guilty, Verdict Comments: Guilty - reset of theft, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years. National Records of Scotland Title Trial papers relating to Peter Gentle, David Wilson, Duncan Muir for the crime of theft by housebreaking, or reset of theft at Bank Place, Queensferry Road, North Leith, Edinburgh. Tried at High Court, Edinburgh Dates 8 Nov 1847 Accused Peter Gentle, Verdict: Guilty, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years. Note: Sentencing in JC8/54, f.93v. David Wilson, Verdict: Guilty, Verdict Comments: Guilty as libelled. Note: Sentencing deemed unneccessary due to the case that followed (see JC8/54, f.93v). Also tried on another indictment (see JC8/54, f.92r and JC26/1847/679). Duncan Muir, Verdict: Guilty, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years. Note: Sentencing in JC8/54, f.93v. Also tried on another indictment (see JC8/54, f.92r and JC26/1847/679). Duncan Muir was listed as 18 years old on arrival. Place of Birth: Edinburgh. Prior Convictions: 8 times in prison theft 18 mths, 3 mths, 20 days; disorderly, 14 days, 30 days, 7 days. Duncan was literate, 5'1½" tall, sallow complexion, red hair, brown eyes, pockpitted. Father: William Mother: Katherine Brothers: William, Peter, James Sister: Agnes ---all at Native Place. 18/10/1852: Had TOL - Gross misconduct in following the night watch and endeavouring to assault constables by throwing stones - 3 months hard labour. 22/10/1852: TOL revoked. 9/11/1852: TOL restored. 6/9/1853: TOL 13/11/1854: Free Certificate - Longford.