Robert Simpson

Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Theft - simple larceny
Departure
Apr 1834
Arrival
Aug 1834
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Robert Simpson
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Middlesex Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 2nd Apr 1834
Arrival: 11th Aug 1834
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Robert Simpson was transported on the John Barry, departing 2nd Apr 1834 and arriving 11th Aug 1834 with 319 passengers.

John BarryJohn Barry (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 321 (162) Old Bailey online https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18330214-47 Digital panopticon https://www.digitalpanopticon.org/life?id=obpt18330214-47-defend538
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

Barbara Lister avatar
Level 55
on 23rd August 2024

The reference to whipping for a previous offence might relate to this case https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18320517-30

Barbara Lister avatar
Level 55
on 23rd August 2024

The formation of professional police changed trial records. Simpson is a 12 year old who stole a ham. He did though have a record already. He had been whipped for an earlier offence.