Robert Lappin

Summary

Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Desertion
Departure
Oct 1845
Arrival
Nov 1845
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Robert Lappin
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Soldier/labourer

Crime

Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Unknown
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Oct 1845
Arrival: 10th Nov 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Robert Lappin was transported on the Gilbert Henderson, departing 1st Oct 1845 and arriving 10th Nov 1845 with 26 passengers.

Gilbert HendersonGilbert Henderson (generic)

References

Primary SourceConduct Record: CON37/1/2 Page 568 Indent: CON16/1/3 Pages 162-163 Other Records: CON13/1/10 Pages 127-128 CON13/1/10 Page 135 CON13/1/10 Page 136

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
Level 338
on 22nd May 2025

Native Place; Hamilton, Lanarkshire TRIAL; Tow Fountain 3 Wart Koopies [Looks like] Offence; Desertion, making away with his Reg't clothing & having aided & abetted a party of rebellious subjects. Desertion from 91st Reg't about 2 years Trade; Labourer, Height; 5 ft 8 1/4 inches aged 31 years old 91st Reg't - 11 years 1854 - Departures. 22 Apr 1854 Departure port: Launceston per Ship:Black Swan Ship to colony: Gilbert Henderson Bound to: Melbourne as a steerage passenger. Status: Conditional Pardon