Summary
Born
Jan 1798
Conviction
Stealing copper
Departure
Apr 1844
Arrival
Jul 1844
Death
Jan 1844
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Personal Information
Name: Robert Staples
Gender: Unknown
Born: 1st Jan 1798
Death: 1st Jan 1844
Age at death: 46
Occupation: Coppersmith/brazier
Voyage
Departed: 22nd Apr 1844
Ship: Maria Somes
Arrival: 30th Jul 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Robert Staples was transported on the Maria Somes, departing 22nd Apr 1844 and arriving 30th Jul 1844 with 264 passengers.
Maria Somes (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 66 |
| 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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Robert stole copper bits from his master in Bradford on Avon Wiltshire. He was transported for 14 years on the Maria Somes in 1844. he left behind a wife and 8 children