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Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Alexander Stewart was transported on the Oriental Queen, departing 23rd Oct 1852 and arriving 23rd Feb 1853 with 280 passengers.
Oriental Queen (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 555 (280) |
| 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
National Records of Scotland: 14 Jan 1850 Trial papers relating to Alexander Stewart, Matthew Christie for the crime of robbery. Tried at High Court, Glasgow (Second Court) Alexander Stewart, Age: 16, mill worker, Address: Gallowgate Street, Glasgow, Origin: Native of Glasgow Matthew Christie, Age: 16, flax mill worker, Address: Old Vennel, Glasgow, Origin: Native of Glasgow. Alexander Stewart, Verdict: Guilty, Verdict Comments: Guilty - recommendation for leniency, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years Matthew Christie, Verdict: Guilty, Verdict Comments: Guilty - recommendation for leniency, Sentence: Transportation - 7 years. No ship found for Matthew Christie. Alexander was listed as 21 yer old on arrival, 56” tall, sallow complexion, dark brown hair, dark blue eyes, can read. 22/11/1853: TOL 3/4/1855: CP 7/6/1859: Free Certificate – Hobart. 30/5/1873 The Tasmanian Tribune, Hobart: Alexander Stewart, charged with beating Ann Abrahams, was remanded till 4th June. (This offence was noted on his Conduct Record) Sentenced to 6 months hard labour, and at the end of that time to find two sureties in £10 each to keep the peace for six months further, the magistrates considering the assault a most wanton one. 17/9/1906: There is a death listed for Alexander Stewart (there were quite a few of that name around) who died at the New Town Charitable Institution aged 76, and was buried at the Cornelian Bay Cemetery, paupers section. – The age fits, but that’s all. Found no marriage for him.
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