Summary
Born
Jan 1801
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jul 1842
Arrival
Nov 1842
Death
Jan 1843
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Personal Information
Name: Richard Townsend
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1801
Death: 1st Jan 1843
Age at death: 42
Occupation: Unknown
Voyage
Departed: 15th Jul 1842
Ship: Marquis Of Hastings
Arrival: 7th Nov 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Richard Townsend was transported on the Marquis Of Hastings, departing 15th Jul 1842 and arriving 7th Nov 1842 with 241 passengers.
Marquis Of Hastings (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 148 |
| 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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Richard was killed on Maria Island by the falling of a tree 8\4\1843.