Summary
Born
Jan 1813
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Jun 1843
Arrival
Oct 1843
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Robert Robertson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1813
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Crime: Sheep-stealing
Convicted at: Essex, Colchester Boro' Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 15 years
Voyage
Departed: 24th Jun 1843
Ship: Forfarshire
Arrival: 12th Oct 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Robert Robertson was transported on the Forfarshire, departing 24th Jun 1843 and arriving 12th Oct 1843 with 240 passengers.
Forfarshire (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 322 |
| 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
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Place of origin: Bardwell, Suffolk No; 10560 Trade; Labourer aged 30 years old 1852 - Conditional Pardon. 16 November 1852 1853 - DEPARTURE. As a Steerage passenger. Status: Conditional Pardon Departure date: 3 Aug 1853, Departure port: Launceston Ship: Clarence. Ship to colony: Forfarshire Bound to: Melbourne