Samuel Roberts

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Summary

Born
Jan 1796
Conviction
Manslaughter/culpable homicide
Departure
Aug 1826
Arrival
Nov 1826
Death
Nov 1837
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Personal Information

Name: Samuel Roberts
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1796
Death: 1st Nov 1837
Age at death: 41
Occupation: Farrier

Crime

Convicted at: Denbigh Great Sessions
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

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

Transportation

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

SpekeSpeke (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 48
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

Hulk Records. HO-9-4-4. Page 21 Justitia Hulk Received 4 May 1826. Samuel Roberts, age 28, Manslaughter. Tried at Ruthin Sess, 22 Mar 1826, Life, Transported 26 July 1826.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 13th June 2020

Samuel Roberts; Speke 3. November 1837. DROWNED - WINDSOR --------------------------------------------------------------- New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Name: Samuel Roberts Age: 30 Date of conviction: 22 Mar 1826 Place of Conviction: Denbigh Estimated birth year: abt 1796 Vessel: Speke (3) Port of Arrival: Sydney Cove Date of Arrival: 26 Nov 1826 Ticket of Leave: Yes Single, Protestant. Trade or Calling; Smith & Farrier. Offence: Manslaughter