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Crime
Transportation
Charles Smith was transported on the Baring, departing 30th Nov 1818 and arriving 26th Jun 1819 with 302 passengers.
Baring (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 126 James Smee 'Births & Baptisms Marriages & Defacto Relationships Deaths & Burials New South Wales 1788-1830' |
| 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
Charles Smith. 19. and John Clifton, 24, for stealing pocket book from Jonathan Leake- Fourteen year's transportation. Leicester Chronicle, 24 Oct 1818.
Charles (Smith) married Ann (Wilson) at St Lukes Liverpool on 21 7 1823; she was 15years old & he was 23years old Ann (Wilson) was born in the colony on 26 9 1808 & is mentioned in the entry for Elizabeth Catherine (Mooney) (her mother) on this Website. Before 1830 Charles (Smith) and Ann (Wilson) had 3children:- 1.Charles (Smith) was born on 21 7 1824 and baptised on 22 8 1824 at St Lukes Liverpool. 2.George (Smith) was born on 3 12 1826 and baptised on 24 12 1826 at St James Sydney. 3.Mary Ann (Smith) was born on 19 2 1829 and baptised on 23 3 1829 at St James Sydney. Charles (Smith) is mentioned in entry for Elizabeth Catherine (Mooney) on this Website.
Colonial Secretary Index: SMITH, Charles. Per "Baring", 1819 1822 Mar 28; 1823 Mar 1 - On list of prisoners assigned (Fiche 3291; 4/4570D pp.109, 113) 1823 Mar 1 - Convict servant of Lathropp Murray. Permitted to proceed to Hobart per "Minerva" (Reel 6010; 4/3507 p.381) 1823 Jul 1,2 - Re permission to marry Ann Willson at Liverpool (Reel 6010; 4/3508 p.592) 1823 Sep 11 - On list of prisoners assigned (Fiche 3291; 4/4570D p.115) Ticket of Leave obtained during the last week: SYDNEY Baring (2) - Charles Smith. The Monitor (Sydney), 4 May 1827.
Sydney Morning Herald Friday 24th January 1845 p. 2 THE LATE MR. CHARLES SMITH.- The remains of this useful and enterprising colonist were conveyed yesterday morning to their last resting-place, in the pretty Church-yard of Newtown. A large concourse had assembled to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased ; there were upwards of two hundred carriages and gigs, and about twenty horse- men. Besides these there was a huge number of pedestrians of the humbler classes, amongst whom were several aborigines, all appearing to feel that they were about to witness the last rites performed over the body of one who had been a kind and benevolent friend to them in their necessities. Amongst the persons present we observed the Attorney-General, Mr. W. C. Wentworth, M.C., Dr. Bland, M C, the Right Worshipful the Mayor, Aldermen Macdermott, Flood, and Hill, and nearly all the other members of the City Council, together with a large number of the more respectable of the citizens. From the neighbouring districts, embracing a distance of fifty miles, there was a large portion of the settlers and private individuals.
The Australian (Sydney) Monday 20th January 1845 p. 2 Death of Mr. Charles Smith. — It is our painful duty to record the death of this well known and much respected individual, who, after a few days illness, departed this life on Saturday morning last, about eight o'clock, at his residence in George Street, deeply regretted by his family, and indeed by all who knew him. We cannot refrai from bestowing a tribute of respect to the memory of one who was known to be a good father, a kind and affectionate husband, an upright citizen, and a generous benefactor to all whom he considered entitled to. or in any way deserving of the exercise of his bene- volence. To Mr. Smith the colony is indebted for many acts of public spirit which have contributed to advance the general in terests of tho community. He has done much towards improving the breed of horses, and was the first who, in conjunction with Mr. Charles Roberts, engaged in the enterprise of exporting those animals to India. It is needless for us further to particularise any of the numerous acts performed by Mr. Smith during his life time, either for public or individual benefit. Suffice it to say, that many who have had ample reason to rejoice in the effects, of his benevolence have the greater cause to lament his loss.
Tried and convicted at the Leicester Quarter Session on 22nd October 1818, sentenced to transportation for 14 years. Left England on 27th january 1819. Ship:- the 'Baring' sailed with 300 male convicts on board of which 5 died during the voyage. Arrived on 26th June 1819. Married Ann Wilson (daughter of free settler William Wilsn & convict Catherine Mooney, 'Mary Ann' 1791) in 1823 at Liverpool, they had 3 children between 1824-1829. Charles died on 18th January 1845 at Sydney aged 45.