Summary
Born
Jan 1816
Conviction
Stealing (suspended)
Departure
Jun 1838
Arrival
Oct 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Richard Dyer
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1816
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Groom
Crime
Crime: Stealing (suspended)
Convicted at: Somerset Quarter Sess.
Sentence term: 15 years
Voyage
Departed: 25th Jun 1838
Ship: Coromandel
Arrival: 26th Oct 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Richard Dyer was transported on the Coromandel, departing 25th Jun 1838 and arriving 26th Oct 1838 with 350 passengers.
Coromandel (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 290. Tasmanian Archives - convicts |
| 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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Level 106
Richard Dyer was convicted at Somerset for stealing 2 lambs. Previous convictions. Hulk Report: Good Single man; aged 22yrs; trade - Hostler; 5'5 3/4"; sallow complexion; brown hair; Hazel eyes. Assignments in Colony. 1839: charged with being drunk and riding his Master's horse round the race course. 4 days in cells on bread and water. 1840: at New Town