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Edward Tobin was transported on the Pilot, departing 28th Feb 1817 and arriving 28th Jul 1817 with 120 passengers.
The Pilot was built at Newcastle UK and owned by S.F.Somes (Lloyds Register). 392 tons. 1817 voyage: Sailed to Port Jackson, New South Wales and then on to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania). Convicts on this voyage came from throughout Ireland. Capt William Pexton (accompanied by his wife, who kept a journal of the voyage)
Pilot (generic)References
| Primary Source | http://www.jenwilletts.com; Church of England Burials Register 1821-1825 Newcastle, NSW. |
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Convict Notes
Colonial Secretary papers: TOBIN, Edward. Per "Pilot", 1817 1818 Oct 31: Servant of Ferdinand Meurant, charged with neglect of work, was admonished and later ordered to solitary cell for disrespectful behaviour in court (Reel 6047; 4/1741 pp.79-80) 1818 Nov 19: In Sydney Gaol; servant to Ferdinand Meurant of Seven Hills. Petition for redress of alleged injustice in trying to recover his wages (Fiche 3190; 4/1856 p.269) 1818 Nov 23: On list of prisoners to be sent to Newcastle per "Lady Nelson" (Reel 6006; 4/3499 p.159) 1819 Feb, Jul: On monthly returns of prisoners punished at Newcastle (Reel 6023; 4/1718 pp.75, 85) 1822: Petition to be allowed to return to Sydney (Fiche 3228; 4/1868 p.21) 27/2/1819: Punished for refusing to work, Newcastle. 1/7/1819: Punished for attempting to stab a constable. Edward was Born at Colebrook, Tipperary county.
Edward Tobin was transported from Cork, Ireland on the ship 'Pilot' arriving New South Wales, Australia March 1817. 1819: at Newcastle Penal Settlement. 10/11/1822: Died, aged 24yrs, at Newcastle, NSW.