Robert Verguson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1815
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Jul 1834
Arrival
Nov 1834
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Robert Verguson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1815
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Norfolk Quarter Session
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 25th Jul 1834
Ship: Hooghley
Arrival: 18th Nov 1834
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Robert Verguson was transported on the Hooghley, departing 25th Jul 1834 and arriving 18th Nov 1834 with 261 passengers.

The Hooghley was built in London in 1819. Convicts were transported to New South Wales on the Hooghley in 1825, 1828, 1831 and 1834. 1831 Voyage - Hooghley. Shipping; Intelligence. ARRIVALS. From Cork, on Tuesday last, whence she sailed the 24th June last, the ship, Hooghley,309 tons, Captain Reeves, with- 184 female prisoners. Surgeon superintendent, James Ellis, Esq. this vessel brings out ten free settlers and 20 children, as steerage passengers. Source; The Sydney Herald. Mon 3 Oct 1831. Page 4. Shipping Intelligence.

HooghleyHooghley (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 414
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Parents :- Robert and Rose Verguson Baptised 30th April 1815 in Hilgay , Norfolk, England