Samuel Gillard

Summary

Born
Jan 1815
Conviction
Stealing a watch
Departure
Mar 1846
Arrival
Aug 1846
Death
Feb 1854
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Personal Information

Name: Samuel Gillard
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1815
Death: 14th Feb 1854
Age at death: 39
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Devon, Exeter Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 4th Mar 1846
Ship: Palmyra
Arrival: 22nd Aug 1846
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Samuel Gillard was transported on the Palmyra, departing 4th Mar 1846 and arriving 22nd Aug 1846 with 312 passengers.

Previously named "Lady Palmira". Built 1820 at Calcutta. Wood barque of 602 Tons.

PalmyraPalmyra (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/15, Page Number 35 (19). CON33-1-81 Image 101
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 21st May 2020

Death under sentence. https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON63-1-2$init=1355275 187091. Samuel Gillard. Palmyra. Tried at Devon, Exeter. 6 Jan 1846, sentence 14 years; Died 14 Feb 1854, aged 38. Died at Hosp Launceston.