Richard Sheldon

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Stealing corn
Departure
Sep 1822
Arrival
Mar 1823
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Richard Sheldon
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Aliases: Rough Dick (Alias)

Crime

Convicted at: Worcester Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Sep 1822
Arrival: 9th Mar 1823
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Richard Sheldon was transported on the Princess Royal, departing 28th Sep 1822 and arriving 9th Mar 1823 with 156 passengers.

Princess RoyalPrincess Royal (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/4, Page Number 219 (110)
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
341
on 10th January 2024

Colonial Secretary Index. SHELDON, Richard. Per "Princess Royal", 1823 1824 Jul 30 Stockman for George Rankin of Bathurst. Memorial of George Rankin (Fiche 3106; 4/1839A No.802 p.261) 1824 Sep 2 To take charge of the grazing run of George Rankin on the Macquarie River nine miles north west of Bathurst (Reel 6013; 4/3512 p.323)

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 10th January 2024

Richard Sheldon, alias Rough Dick, for stealing four bushels of barley, the property of G. Campion, of Bromsgrove. Worcester Journal, 7 Mar 1822.