Alexander Preston

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Dec 1817
Arrival
Oct 1818
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Alexander Preston
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Perth Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Dec 1817
Ship: Tottenham
Arrival: 14th Oct 1818
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Alexander Preston was transported on the Tottenham, departing 31st Dec 1817 and arriving 14th Oct 1818 with 201 passengers.

TottenhamTottenham (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 9 (6)
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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Alexander was transported along with Ninian/Nerrian Allan, also on board. Alexander was in NSW until he was sent to VDL on 29/3/1819 per 'Prince Leopold'. 3/1/1823: Neglect of duty. 17/4/1823: Absent from boat hut contrary to orders - reprimanded. 27/5/1823: Disobeying orders - 25 lashes.