Robert Paterson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1821
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Apr 1849
Arrival
Apr 1850
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Robert Paterson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1821
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Shoemaker/bootmaker

Crime

Convicted at: Scotland, Edinburgh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 18th Apr 1849
Ship: Neptune
Arrival: 5th Apr 1850
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land. [Originally for Cape of Good Hope, however due to anti-convict sentiment, ship eventually sailed for Van Diemen's Land.]

Transportation

Robert Paterson was transported on the Neptune, departing 18th Apr 1849 and arriving 5th Apr 1850 with 306 passengers.

NeptuneNeptune

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 8
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

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Convict Notes

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on 22nd June 2025

1850 - 8 October 1850. C.P. approved 1870 - Tried; Hobart; 22 November 1870. Offence; Burglary, Stealing & Receiving. Acquitted.