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Transportation
Charles Robertson was transported on the England, departing 31st Mar 1832 and arriving 18th Jul 1832 with 200 passengers.
England (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 298 |
| 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
Charles Robertson was listed as 17 years old on arrival. Place of Birth: Edinburgh. Charles was 5'1¾" tall, sallow complexion, black hair, dark hazel eyes, scar on left cheek, Man holding a flag ins left arm Faith ins rt. Arm. 1832-33 Musters: Assigned to Mr. R. Ralton. 1835 Muster: Public works. 6/1/1837: TOL (newspaper date). 30/12/1838: COF (newspaper date).
1835: Muster - he was assigned to Public Works (see New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, 1806-1849).
1832, 1 February: Charles Robertson, listed as 15yo, was received aboard the Euryalus hulk at Chatham. He was sent from there for transportation on 26 March 1832 (see UK, Prison Hulk Registers and Letter Books, 1802-1849). 1832, July: On arrival in VDL, he was listed as 17 and a labourer (see https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON18-1-6$init=CON18-1-6p165). How to account for ageing 4 years in 12 months? At least one of these records above is incorrect.
TRIAL 2: 1831: Precognition against Charles Robertson, David Stewart, Andrew Lees, James Brown, James Otto, James McCulloch for the crime of theft by housebreaking, habit and repute at Canaan Grove or Canaan Bower, St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh. Accused: Charles Robertson, son of Charles Robertson, Tax gatherer, Age: 13, Address: No fixed abode, formerly Bruntsfield Links, Edinburgh, with father, Origin: Born in Edinburgh. Accused: David Stewart, alias Smith, Age: 14, shoemaker, Address: West Richmond Street, Edinburgh, Origin: Born in Edinburgh. Accused: Andrew Lees, labourer, Address: Hill Place, Edinburgh. Accused: James Brown, son of James Brown, labourer, Age: 15, shoemaker, Address: Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, Origin: Born in Greenock. Accused:James Otto, son of William D., miller at Lochrin Distillery, Age: 16, Address: Wallace Place, Tobago Street, Edinburgh, Origin: Born in Edinburgh. Accused: James McCulloch, son of Mary McIntyre or McCulloch, Address: St Anthony's Place, Edinburgh. Victims: Catherine Syme, Canaan Grove or Canaan Bower, St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh; and John Wood, Canaan Grove or Canaan Bower, St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh. --0-- 1831, 31 December: The six boys were tried at the High Court, Edinburgh: "Trial papers relating to Andrew Lees, Charles Robertson, James Brown, David Stewart, James McCulloch, James Otto for the crime of theft by housebreaking, habit and repute at Canaan Grove or Canaan Bower, St. Cuthberts, Edinburgh. Tried at High Court, Edinburgh. Accused: Andrew Lees, Verdict Comments: Failed to appear Previous convictions: theft. Accused: Charles Robertson, son of Charles Robertson, Tax gatherer Previous convictions: theft. Note: See also JC8/27, f.81r. Accused: James Brown, son of James Brown, labourer Previous convictions: theft. Accused: David Stewart, alias Smith, Previous convictions: theft. Accused: James McCulloch, son of Mary McIntyre or McCulloch, Verdict Comments: Failed to appear Previous convictions: theft. Accused: James Otto, son of William D., miller at Lochrin Distillery. Previous convictions: theft (see National Records of Scotland, Reference JC26/1831/365). NOTE: No verdicts are recorded for the accused but it's clear from hulk records (see below) that CHARLES ROBERTSON was sentenced to transportation for 7 years.
CHARLES ROBERTSON appeared before the High Court, Edinburgh, twice in 1831: TRIAL 1: 1831: Precognition against William Tennant, Charles Robertson, Thomas Otto for the crime of theft by housebreaking and opening lockfast places, habit and repute at Duke of Hamilton's store yard, near Wester Canal Basin (or Port Hamilton Basin), Edinburgh. Accused: William Tennant, alias Tennent; Bennet, Age: 15, ostler, Address: Thornybank, Edinburgh, Origin: Born in Edinburgh. Accused: Charles Robertson, Age: 13, shoemaker, Address: Bruntsfield Links, Edinburgh, Origin: Born in Edinburgh. Accused: Thomas Otto, son of William Otto, Age: 14, distillery labourer, Address: Maitland Street, Edinburgh, Origin: Born in Edinburgh. Victims: William Leighton, West Maitland Street, Edinburgh; Peter Lang, Heriot Row, Edinburgh; William Shaw, St Anthony's Place, Edinburgh; and John Johnston, Romilly Place, Edinburgh (see National Records of Scotland, Reference AD14/31/344). --0-- 1831, 16 July: The three boys were tried at Edinburgh High Court: "Trial papers relating to Thomas Otto, William Tennant, Charles Robertson for the crime of theft by housebreaking and opening lockfast places, habit and repute at Duke of Hamilton's store yard, near Wester Canal Basin (or Port Hamilton Basin), Edinburgh. Tried at High Court, Edinburgh. Verdicts: Thomas Otto, son of William Otto, Verdict: Not proven, Sentence: Assoilzied simpliciter and dismissed. Previous convictions: theft. William Tennant, alias Tennent; Bennet, Verdict: Guilty, Sentence: Transportation - 14 years. Previous convictions: theft. Charles Robertson, Verdict: Not proven, Sentence: Assoilzied simpliciter and dismissed. Previous convictions: theft." (see National Records of Scotland, Reference JC26/1831/349) --00--