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Voyage
Transportation
Robert Philips was transported on the Isabella, departing 11th Jul 1833 and arriving 14th Nov 1833 with 299 passengers.
The Isabella was built in London in 1818. She was owned by William Wiseman, Patrick Chalmers and James Wallace. The Isabella transported convicts to Australia in 1818 (NSW), 1822 (NSW), 1823 (NSW), 1832 (NSW), 1833 (VDL) and 1842 (VDL).
Isabella (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 175 (89) |
| 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
National Records of Scotland Title Trial papers relating to David Simpson, Robert Philips for the crime of theft. Tried at High Court, Edinburgh Dates 8 Nov 1832 Accused David Simpson, Verdict: Guilty, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years Robert Philips, Verdict: Guilty, Sentence: Transportation - 14 years From the Precognition: Robert Phillips, Age: 18, baker, William Henderson, biscuit maker, Address: Lady Wynd, Wester Portsburgh, Edinburgh, Origin: Born in Edinburgh David Simpson, Age: 24, baker, David Sommervile, Address: Bread Street, Edinburgh, Origin: Born in Edinburgh Robert Philips, Age: 24, baker, Address: Prisoner in Edinburgh toolbooth, Origin: Born in Edinburgh William Henderson, biscuit baker, Lady Wynd, Wester Portsburgh, Edinburgh. David Simpson and William Henderson were also onboard. No record of the older Robert Philips. Goal Report: Character &c., very bad. Imprisoned and convicted before. Stated this Offence: Stg. Flour. Convd. 8 times of Theft 1 mos. 2 mos. & 6 mos. 1833 Muster: Public Works 1835 Muster: Assigned to Mr. J. O. Walker. 5/11/1839: TOL 22/12/1841: CP Children: 12/3/1841: Thomas Robert, born Hobart. Robert Snr., listed as a confectioner. 1843: Male 10/9/1845: Charlotte, born Hobart. 1848: John Paisley 28/4/1850: William. 1853: Charles 1859: Elizabeth Emily 16/4/1892: Elizabeth Phillips, aged 80, died at the General Hospital, Hobart, from and overdose of Laudanum taken by misadventure - General Dealers wife. Both Robert and Elizabeth were buried at the Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart. 22/4/1892 The Mercury, Hobart: PHILLIPS - On April 15, 1892, at her residence, Murray street, Hobart, Elizabeth Ann Phillips, aged 80 years. Also on April 21, Robert Phillips, aged 80 years, after a long and painful illness.
Ticket of leave, 5 November 1839. Married 2 April 1840, Hobart, to Elizabeth Travell. Baker in Murray Street, Hobart, Tasmania.