Summary
Born
Jan 1799
Conviction
Cow stealing
Departure
Nov 1837
Arrival
Apr 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Edward Shelton
Gender: Unknown
Born: 1st Jan 1799
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Wool sorter
Crime
Crime: Cow stealing
Convicted at: Leicester. Leicester Qaurter Sessions
Sentence term: 99 years
Voyage
Departed: 7th Nov 1837
Ship: Moffatt
Arrival: 1st Apr 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Edward Shelton was transported on the Moffatt, departing 7th Nov 1837 and arriving 1st Apr 1838 with 400 passengers.
Moffatt (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 200 |
| 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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UK Prison Hulk Register, Ship: Justitia moored at Woolwich. Date convicted 26 June 1837 at Leicester - he was single, could read, Wool sorter, Good disposition