Matthew Richards

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Summary

Born
Jan 1823
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
May 1844
Arrival
Sep 1844
Death
Nov 1890
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Personal Information

Name: Matthew Richards
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1823
Death: 9th Nov 1890
Age at death: 67
Occupation: Groom

Crime

Convicted at: Somerset, Bath Boro' Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 9th May 1844
Ship: Barossa
Arrival: 5th Sep 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Matthew Richards was transported on the Barossa, departing 9th May 1844 and arriving 5th Sep 1844 with 322 passengers.

BarossaBarossa (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 96
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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CON14-1-8 Image 176 No; 14026. TRIAL; 11 April 1844. Stealing Pocket Knives Aged; 20 years old 1851 - 13 May. Marrige Permissions Mary Bone. Ship/free: Baretto Junior Matthew Richards. Ship/free: Barossa Permission date: 13 May 1851 1851 - Marriage. 2 June 1851. St Georges Church, Hobart Mary Bone. Widow of full age Matthew Richards. Groom of full age 1890 - Possible Death Record Aged; 67 years old. Trade; Coachman Cause of death 1. Chronic Cystitis 2. Exhaustion. [Infection or inflammation of the urinary bladder or any part of the urinary system caused by a type of bacteria called Escherichia coli (E. coli). This results in urge to urinate, blood in urine and burning while urinating.