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Transportation
Robert Steward was transported on the Shipley, departing 20th Dec 1816 and arriving 24th Apr 1817 with 125 passengers.
Shipley (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 319 (161) |
| 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
NSW Convict Index. Robert Steward, per Shipley 1817, Ticket of Leave, No 28/39. Robert Steward, per Shipley 1817, Ticket of Leave, No 31/12. District, Sydney; Born, Horwick; Trade, Servant; Tried, Norfolk Ass. Robert Steward, per Shipley 1817, Conditional Pardon, 10 Jul 1834. No 285.
Colonial Secretary Index. STEWARD, Robert. Per "Shipley", 1817. 1817 May 2 On list of convicts disembarked from the "Shipley" and forwarded to Parramatta for distribution (Reel 6005; 4/3496 p.129) 1818 Jan 31 Hospital wardsman, Sydney, transferred to the Derwent (Reel 6047; 4/1741 p.224) 1818 Feb 7 Transferred from Gaol Gang to Town Gang (Reel 6047; 4/1741 p.225) 1825 On list of convicts mustered in the employ of Thomas William Middleton of Sydney; in 1823-24. Listed as Stewart per "General Stewart" (Fiche 3144; 4/1843A No.529 p.451) 1825 Apr 21 Servant of Thomas William Middleton of Sydney; testimony as to his character for a ticket of leave (Reel 6027; 4/1716.2 pp.325-7) --------------------------------------------------
City Assizes. Robert Steward and William Gunton, both aged eighteen years, were tried on an indictment for having, in the night the 11th of last June, feloniously and burglariously broken and entered the house of Samuel Smith, situate Bracondale, andi stealing therein various broches, ear-rings, guineas, and other valuable coins, the property of the said Mr. Smith.—The facts of case were follows-; — Mr. and Mrs. Smith had gone to Yarmouth, and had left the house the care of a Servant girl, to whom prisoner Gunton had for some time paid his addresses as a lover and had, on the afternoon preceding the night upon which this burglary was committed, been walking with her on the road. The girl being afraid of sleeping alone, had requested Gunton’s mother to sleep with her, which she did —Mary Ann Andrews, the girl alluded to, stated in her evidence, that about half-past eleven, she heard whispering on the stairs and shrieked out, Upon which Gun ton came, and asked if she knew him, as if she did and would not take a solemn oath never to discover the robbery, he would murder her. The other prisoner, Steward, then came and said, God d—n if you make any statement I will murder you directly. One prisoners then held her down the pillow, whilst the other proceeded to rob the house. She thought who said that held a knife in his hand. The witness further stated, that the prisoners appeared to have come at the kitchen window, the shutter which was not shut, but it was nailed down and the pane of glass was taken out, the list pulled on, and the window opened.—Abraham a constable, stated, that on his apprehension Gunton had immediately conducted him to the place where the property was deposited, and made voluntary confession of robbery.—The confession of the prisoner Steward, whilst in custody, was proved by Mr. Paraman, the Gaoler. —Steward stated in his defence, that he was induced by Gunton join in the robbery against his own wishes.—Gunton made no denial this fact. Steward produced a good character from the regiment which he had served.—Gunton called no witness to character.— The prisoners were both found Guilty, received sentence of Death. Norfolk Chronicle, 24 Aug 1816. ————————————————————————— Tuesday last, the following six convicts were conveyed from the City Gaol to their respective destinations, viz. Henry Langton, Wm. Gunton, Robert Steward, Edward Edwards, John Taylor, and John W. Smith, alias Wiggett.—The four former to Portsmouth, whence they will be embarked for New South Wales. Langton, Gunton and Steward are transported for life; Edwards for fourteen years. —Taylor and Smith are to put board the Hulks at Woolwich, for seven years—A very numerous concourse of people assembled to witness the departure of these criminals. Norfolk Chronicle, 21 Sept 1826. --------------------------------------------------- Robert Steward had been in the Regiment.
Permission to marry, 29 Mar 1831 to Mary A Young, born colony, age 19. Revd R Hill, Sydney