Henry Orme

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Summary

Born
Jan 1820
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Nov 1837
Arrival
Apr 1838
Death
Apr 1848
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Personal Information

Name: Henry Orme
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1820
Death: 24th Apr 1848
Age at death: 28
Occupation: Boatman/waterman

Crime

Convicted at: Chester Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 7th Nov 1837
Ship: Moffatt
Arrival: 1st Apr 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Henry Orme was transported on the Moffatt, departing 7th Nov 1837 and arriving 1st Apr 1838 with 400 passengers.

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References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 196
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

Claims

"Brother to convict Joel Orme, who was the 3rd husband of convict Phillis Skinner my 4 x great grandmother"

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Convict Notes

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on 22nd March 2025

The Tasmanian Convict Muster of 1841 shows Henry Orme employed at the 'Marine Department'. His brother Joel Orme was also working at the marine department that year. Received ticket of leave in 1833/34. Received conditional pardon on 23 May 1843. Received free certificate number 281 in 1845. Henry Orme died at Hobart on 24 April 1848, aged 28 years. He did not marry.