Alexander Shaw

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
May 1827
Arrival
Oct 1827
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Alexander Shaw
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Carpenter

Crime

Convicted at: Edinburgh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 24th May 1827
Ship: Champion
Arrival: 17th Oct 1827
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Alexander Shaw was transported on the Champion, departing 24th May 1827 and arriving 17th Oct 1827 with 128 passengers.

ChampionChampion (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 190
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

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Alexander Shaw, hawker. Entry relating to the crime of theft at West Nicolson Street, Edinburgh. Date of trial: 15 Mar 1826, Verdict: Guilty, Sentence: Transportation - Life Alexander was 15 years old on arrival. 1832: TOL Sydney. 1834: TOL Sydney. 1845: TOL Campbelltown. 6/2/1837 The Sydney Herald: James Valentine, Alexander Shaw, and Samuel Marsden, were indicted for burglariously entering the dwelling-house of William Bassettm, at Sydney, on the ?? of December. Valentino and Shaw. Guilty-death recorded (to be transported to a penal settlement for fourteen years), Marsden Not Guilty-discharged.