Frederick Sobey

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Summary

Born
Jan 1824
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
May 1844
Arrival
Sep 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Frederick Sobey
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1824
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Tailor

Crime

Convicted at: Devon Assizes
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 9th May 1844
Ship: Barossa
Arrival: 5th Sep 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Frederick Sobey was transported on the Barossa, departing 9th May 1844 and arriving 5th Sep 1844 with 322 passengers.

BarossaBarossa (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 87 (45)
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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on 28th October 2025

Frederick Sobey, 20 yrs, stealing from the person, convicted at Exeter, 16th Mar 1844, 10 yrs, single, can read & write, a tailor, also prior conviction for felony ; lived generally by labour, connexions poor. Prison Registers and Statistical Returns - page 143 1843-1844 HO 24/1