Samuel Short

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Summary

Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Jul 1838
Arrival
Nov 1838
Death
Jan 1839
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Personal Information

Name: Samuel Short
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: 24th Jan 1839
Age at death: 30
Occupation: Ostler

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Gloucester Assizes
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Jul 1838
Ship: Earl Grey
Arrival: 21st Nov 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Samuel Short was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 27th Jul 1838 and arriving 21st Nov 1838 with 291 passengers.

Built at Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1835. 571 tons. Made 4 voyages to Australia transporting convicts. n.b. Registers of some voyages are not yet complete - currently being updated. Please note if searching records.

Earl GreyEarl Grey (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 312
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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New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents Name Samuel Short Age 29 Date of Conviction 31 Mar 1838. Place of Conviction Gloucester Estimated Birth Year abt 1809. Vessel Earl Grey (2). Port of Arrival New South Wales. Date of Arrival 22 Nov 1838 © 1997-2026 Ancestry New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register Name Samuel Short Age 30. Estimated Birth Year; abt 1809 Date of Death 24 Jan 1839. District Sydney. General Hospital