Edward Smith

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Summary

Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Obtaining by false pretences
Departure
Sep 1834
Arrival
Jan 1835
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Edward Smith
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Devon Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Sep 1834
Arrival: 30th Jan 1835
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Edward Smith was transported on the Bengal Merchant, departing 27th Sep 1834 and arriving 30th Jan 1835 with 270 passengers.

Bengal MerchantBengal Merchant (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 434
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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Edward Smith was 24 years old when transported to NSW. His native place was Bath. 10/6/1842: COF He became the Chief Constable at Berrima, then on 11/9/1843 he was tried at Berrima for "Uttering a forged Order for £3.15.7. He was gambling and took the chequed from Edward Morgan. He stated there are ment at Port Arthur who I apprehended for bushranging. 1843: Edward was 31 years old, 5'9 1/4" tall, dark complexion, black to grey hair, brown to grey whiskers, light grey eyes. March 1845: Free Pardon VDL. 9/5/1845: COF renewed - NSW Gov. Records.