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Theodore Pike was transported on the Asia 1, departing 3rd Sep 1820 and arriving 28th Dec 1820 with 191 passengers.
Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200
Asia 1 (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 378 (190) |
| 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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In 1828 Census of New South Wales: Pike, Theodore, 21, GS, Asia 1, 1821, Life, Overseer Assistant, Road Gang, Dogtrap Road, Parramatta. [P0845 - page 302]
Theodore, a Chimney Sweep by trade, was tried and convicted at the Old Bailey on 28th June 1820 for pocketpicking, sentenced to transportation for life, on 21st July he was sent, along with 24 other young convicts to the Prison Hulk 'Bellerophon' moored at Sheerness, where the indent recorded him as:- Age: 16, Height: 5ft 1½ inches tall, Complexion: fair to ruddy, Hair: light brown, Eyes: dark. The 'Bellerophon' had been specially commissioned in 1815 for housing young offenders, she was renamed 'Captivity' in October 1824 and then became a general Prison Hulk until she was sold out of service in January 1836 Left England on 3rd September 1820. Ship:- the 'Asia I' sailed with 190 male convicts on board of which 1 died during the voyage. Arrived on 28th December 1820. Married Sarah Buckley (daughter of convicts James Buckley, 'Morley' 1818 & Mary Hitchen, 'Maria I' 1818) on 22nd July 1834 at Parramatta, they had 8 children between 1835-1850. In 1822 Theodore received 50 lashes for being away from his road gang. Conviction 7th March 1822 Magistrates Court, Parramatta, NSW. Present: Hannibal McArthur Esquire Name: Theodore Pike Free or Bond: bond If bond by what Ship: Asia Nature of Offence: Found away from his Gang having no Pass Sentence: 50 lashes and to be returned to his Gang Remissions: Punishment Suspended Remarks: Belonging to Campbell's Farm TICKET OF LEAVE. No. 29/935 10th December 1829 Old Bailey Trial Transcription. Reference Number: t18200628-123 844. JAMES HOLLIS and THEODORE PIKE were indicted for stealing, on the 15th of June , one handkerchief, value 4 s., the goods of James Bernard Bernard , from his person . - MR. HONE conducted the prosecution. JAMES BERNARD BERNARD . I am a barrister , and reside in Gray's Inn. On the 15th of June, about nine o'clock in the morning, I was in Castle-street, Bloomsbury - I heard a voice call out "They have picked your pocket." I felt and missed my handkerchief - and at the same time, turning round, I saw two persons running away. I pursued them towards Plumtree-street, into Museum-street, Broad-street, St. Giles's - and there they divided. I secured Hollis, and never lost sight of him. Pike was brought back, and my handkerchief produced. WILLIAM HATTON . I am eleven years old, and belong to Shelton school; I live in Little Russell-street. On the 15th of June, I was coming out of a dairy in Castle-street with some milk, and saw Hollis draw the handkerchief from Mr. Bernard's pocket and give it to Pike, who followed close behind him. I am certain they are the boys. I immediately called to Mr. Bernard, they both ran away. I went home, and saw them at the office the same day. JOHN CAREY . I am a shoemaker, and live in Plumtree-street. I was passing from Museum-street to Drury-lane, and saw Pike running with a handkerchief in his hand. I joined in the pursuit - and when he ran across, he threw it into a shop-door. I picked it up, and gave it to the prosecutor - he was stopped directly. (Property produced and sworn to.) The prisoners pleaded distress. HOLLES - GUILTY . Aged 14. PIKE - GUILTY . Aged 15. Transported for Life . First Middlesex Jury, before Mr. Common Sergeant.