David Walker

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Summary

Born
Jan 1794
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Nov 1835
Arrival
Feb 1836
Death
Sep 1858
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Personal Information

Name: David Walker
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1794
Death: 3rd Sep 1858
Age at death: 64
Occupation: Blacksmith

Crime

Convicted at: Perth Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Nov 1835
Ship: Asia 1
Arrival: 21st Feb 1836
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

David Walker was transported on the Asia 1, departing 5th Nov 1835 and arriving 21st Feb 1836 with 292 passengers.

Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200

Asia 1Asia 1 (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 210. Libraries Tasmania's Online collection - CON18-1-4 Image 163
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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1857 - New Norfolk Hospital. Age: approximately 63 Admission dates: 23 Sep 1857 to 23 Sep 1857. Insane 1858 - Possible Death Record - 3 September 1858 Died in the New Town Lunatic Asylum aged 64 years old. Disease of the Brain. Pauper