Summary
Born
Jan 1822
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Mar 1840
Arrival
Jul 1840
Death
Jan 1859
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Personal Information
Name: Robert Murdoch
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1822
Death: 1st Jan 1859
Age at death: 37
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Crime: Burglary (house breaking)
Convicted at: Perth Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 14 years
Voyage
Departed: 19th Mar 1840
Ship: Maitland
Arrival: 14th Jul 1840
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
Robert Murdoch was transported on the Maitland, departing 19th Mar 1840 and arriving 14th Jul 1840 with 307 passengers.
Built 1810 at Calcutta. Wood ship of 648 Tons.
Maitland (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 170 |
| 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
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Robert was granted a Ticket of Leave in 1846 implying that he had worked for his employer since arriving in Sydney. He applied for permission to marry in 1850 and was granted permission by the Governor on 9th November 1850. He married Isabella Hume less than a week later on 15th November 1850. Robert and Isabella had 4 children (3 girls and 1 boy). He died in "Mulgoa"(the State District of Sydney at the time) in 1859.