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Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Robert Pate was transported on the William Jardine, departing 9th Aug 1850 and arriving 14th Nov 1850 with 264 passengers.
William Jardine (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 309 (156) |
| 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
Robert Pate's Trial at the Old Bailey: https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/browse.jsp?id=def1-1300-18500708&div=t18500708-1300#highlight States his age was 30 at the time.
Robert Pate was 5'11 1/2" tall, could read and write, single, protestant, fair complexion, dark brown hair, grey eyes, partially bald, his native place was Wisbeach. Robert was christened on the 26/12/1819, his father was Robert Francis Pate, b C1786 and died 5/8/1856 aged 69. Robert's father was a wealthy corn and coal factor in Wisbeach. In 1841 Robert's father brought him a commission in the 10th Hussars, a regiment filled with the sons of the aristocracy. He spent time in Ireland and after his horse and dog were put down, after contracting rabies, Robert began to show signs of lunacy. He then resigned his commisssion and became a recluse in London. It was at this time he hit Queen Victoria with a stick. His did'nt mean to injure her. Robert served less than a year in VDL and was then transferred to more amenable work in the community. In 1857 he married Mary Elizabeth Brown in Hobart, who was a rich heiress. They lived in Hobart for a further 8 years, and then they returned to England, just as Robert's father died. Robert died in 1895 and is buried at Beckenham Cemetery. In his will he left an estate of £22,464 with his wife as the sole Legatee.
Robert Pate struck Queen Victoria with a stick.