Summary
Born
Unknown
Conviction
Uttering/passing forged notes
Departure
Aug 1844
Arrival
Nov 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Robert Sharp
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Convicted at: Scotland, Perth Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 10th Aug 1844
Ship: William Jardine
Arrival: 20th Nov 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Robert Sharp was transported on the William Jardine, departing 10th Aug 1844 and arriving 20th Nov 1844 with 270 passengers.
William Jardine (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 154 Petition file HO18/134/34 UK National Archives description of contents can be accessed online using Discovery Advanced Search from the file reference. |
| 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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Robert had uttered forged £1 notes. Before transportation he was held in Millbank prison, Westminster (built to a panopticon design).