Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Samuel Richards was transported on the David Clarke, departing 3rd Jun 1841 and arriving 4th Oct 1841 with 308 passengers.
David Clarke (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 324 |
| 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
3 August 1852 permission granted to marry Mary Dwyer ("Maria" convicted Limerick, Ireland in 1848). Married 23rd August 1852 at St Joseph's RC. Samuel died of suffocation when a tree fell on him on Huon Rd. He was buried in a paupers grave. I have not found children.
Samuel was transported for stealing a gown and a cloak. This is a few of his offences Having flour in his possession 2 months hard labour in chains. Being found in the bush with a fire at 4 in the morning probation extended. Misconduct in the lose of his bedding 3 days solitary. Making away with his trousers 12 stripes on the back. Misconduct in having some flour in his bed tick admonished. Having carrots in his possession hard labour. Under the influence of liquor ten days solitary. Accidental death 1\8\1867.