Summary
Born
Jan 1782
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
May 1791
Arrival
Feb 1792
Death
Jan 1847
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Personal Information
Name: Edward Priest
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1782
Death: 1st Jan 1847
Age at death: 65
Occupation: Blacksmith
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Middlesex Sessions Peace
Sentence term: 7 years
Transportation
Edward Priest was transported on the Pitt, departing 31st May 1791 and arriving 14th Feb 1792 with 406 passengers.
Built Thames, England 1780. 775 tons. Rig type: S.
PittReferences
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 165http://www.jenwilletts.com/searchaction.php?page=1&surname=priest&firstname=edward (84http://www.australian-english-genealogy.com/Edward Priest.html) |
| 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
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Free selector of land in Newcastle/ Hunter Valley in 1823. Accused of shooting Lieutenant Ormaly on the 19 march 1842.