Francis Polden

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Summary

Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Theft of a shovel
Departure
Mar 1831
Arrival
Aug 1831
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Francis Polden
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Surrey Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Mar 1831
Ship: Argyle
Arrival: 3rd Aug 1831
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Francis Polden was transported on the Argyle, departing 5th Mar 1831 and arriving 3rd Aug 1831 with 252 passengers.

ArgyleArgyle (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 52
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 7th April 2017

charged with stealing 7 shovels

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on 7th April 2017

Native of Canterbury, England. Height 5' 4½", pale complexion, brown hair, blue eyes, mouth medium size, chin small, nose long & straight. tattoos: brig anchor crucifixion & W.P. rt arm, mermaid man woman ing? & 2 glasses left arm, star back of left hand, ring on left mid finger Assigned to Thomas Archer, March 21st 1832 absconded from his masters service and remaining at large until approached on the 27th instant at Snake Banks. Cell Bread & Water 10 days. Dec. 26th 1834, drunk & rioting on his masters premises, admonished. Feb 26th 1835, Insolence to his master confined 14 days to cell Bread & water