Summary
Born
Unknown
Conviction
Theft - simple larceny
Departure
Apr 1834
Arrival
Aug 1834
Death
Unknown
Step 0 of 0
Personal Information
Name: Robert Simpson
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Voyage
Departed: 2nd Apr 1834
Ship: John Barry
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 Barry (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian 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 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


Level 55


Level 55
The reference to whipping for a previous offence might relate to this case https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18320517-30


Level 55


Level 55
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.