Edward Probert

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Summary

Born
Jan 1807
Conviction
Desertion
Departure
May 1828
Arrival
Nov 1828
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Edward Probert
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1807
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Soldier

Crime

Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Knightsbridge Barracks Court Martial
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th May 1828
Ship: Albion
Arrival: 3rd Nov 1828
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Edward Probert was transported on the Albion, departing 29th May 1828 and arriving 3rd Nov 1828 with 192 passengers.

AlbionAlbion (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 409 (206)
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 20th March 2026

National Archives. Hulk Records. HO-9-4_4. Woolwich hulks, Justitia, page 41. Received 22 Jan 1828, Edwd. Probert, age 21, Desertion, Tried Ct.Ml. Knightsbridge Bks, 27 Nov 1827, 14 years, Transported 19 May 1828.

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 23rd October 2024

War Office Records. Registers Court Martial. https://nla.gov.au/nla.obj-1606821687/view Private Edward Probert, 3rd Foot Guards, 1st Batt., Tried at Knightsbridge Barracks, 27 Nov 1827, Laid before Advocate General, 10 Dec 1827. charges, Desertion and losing necessaries, sentenced to Transportation as a Felon for 14 years & sent to New South Wales.