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Personal Information
Transportation
Samuel Norris was transported on the Eden, departing 8th Jul 1840 and arriving 18th Nov 1840 with 272 passengers.
Built 1826 at London. Wood ship of 513 Tons.
Eden (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 206. NSW State Archives, Convict Indents ( Series: NRS 12189; Item: X642A; Microfiche: 744) |
| 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
Convict Indents No.40-2035, aged 20, cannot read or write, Protestant, Single, Native Place: Leicestershire, Trade: Engineer, Offence: Destroying a machine, Convicted 10 March 1840, no former convictions
Samuel Norris was probably a brother of John Norris (Eden 1840), having been convicted at the same session of the Staffordshire Assizes (despite different father's name on his death certificate) Samuel arrived on the Eden in 1840 and was originally assigned to the Australian Agricultural Company in the Newcastle area. He was given a Ticket of Leave on 19th August 1846. Samuel married Harriet Austen at Bulwarra, Raymond Terrace on 10th May 1852. John and Mary Norris were witnesses.