David Roberts

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Summary

Born
Jan 1803
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Aug 1826
Arrival
Nov 1826
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: David Roberts
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1803
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster, Liverpool Borough Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Aug 1826
Ship: Speke
Arrival: 26th Nov 1826
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

David Roberts was transported on the Speke, departing 5th Aug 1826 and arriving 26th Nov 1826 with 156 passengers.

SpekeSpeke (generic)

References

Primary SourceSydney Gazette & NSW Advertiser 25/04/1833
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 19th April 2026

Justitia Hulk Received 23 May 1826. David Roberts, age 23, Stg Wg appl, Tried at Liverpool Q. Sess, 10 April 1826, B.S. 7 years, Transported 26 July 1826.  LIVERPOOL EASIER SESSIONS The following is a list of the Sentences: Seven Years’ Transportation.— ...  David Roberts, 23, one cloak, shawl, and handkerchief: … Gore’s Liverpool General Advertiser, 20 April 1826.

Rod A avatar
40
on 31st July 2019

23/04/1833 - Certificate of Freedom Granted. (Sydney Gazette & NSW Advertiser 25/04/1833).