Summary
Born
Jan 1802
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1833
Arrival
Aug 1833
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Samuel Sparks
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1802
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Boilermaker
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Portman Street Court Martial
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 6th Apr 1833
Ship: Emperor Alexander
Arrival: 12th Aug 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Samuel Sparks was transported on the Emperor Alexander, departing 6th Apr 1833 and arriving 12th Aug 1833 with 210 passengers.
The Emperor Alexander ship was built at Chepstow, Wales in 1814. 366 tons. 1833 voyage from Sheerness to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) with 210 male convicts (2 deaths) from Britain. 124 days voyage.
Emperor Alexander (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 44 |
| 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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I would like to communicate with the previous contributor. I have a hunch that he may be in my family tree
State Library of Queensland on 6th January 2012
Note Sparkes is spelt with an E. Samuel Sparkes had a relationship with Martha Jane Rosier. 3 Children born. Samuel Sparkes is my Great Grandfather