Michael Webber

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Summary

Born
Jan 1779
Conviction
Desertion
Departure
Mar 1823
Arrival
Aug 1823
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Michael Webber
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1779
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Soldier

Crime

Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Barbados Court Martial
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Mar 1823
Arrival: 16th Aug 1823
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Michael Webber was transported on the Commodore Hayes, departing 31st Mar 1823 and arriving 16th Aug 1823 with 219 passengers.

Commodore HayesCommodore Hayes (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 34
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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Convict Notes

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Michael Webber A Viennese soldier born 1779, in the 4th Regiment Of Foot, (Kings Own Royal Regiment, Lancasters) Garrisoned Barbardos 1819 onwards. Height: 5' 6" Hair: brown Eyes: grey Age: 43 Trade: stonemason Where Tried: Barbardos, Court Martial When Tried: 7 Jul 1821 Sentence: life Ship From Europe: Commodore Hayes Native Place: Vienna Marks: anchor back of left hand Transported For: desertion Goal Report: unknown Hulk Report: orderly Single Confessed desertion from 4th Regiment Of Foot, tried with 236 Johnson Conduct: 18 Jul 1825: out after hour saturday last- reprimanded. 7 Dec 1826: absenting himself from muster for church on sunday last- returned to prisoner barracks. 22 Jan 1827: paddock/ drunk on saturday night and using bad language to his overseer- to wear a single iron 14 days. 13 Dec 1827: absenting himself from his work from tuesday to thursday morning without leave- was ill, dismissed. 29 Feb 1828: absent from muster and labour yesterday- reprimanded. 12 Jun 1828: absent himself from his work yesterday afternoon without leave- tread wheel 4 days. 23 Jun 1828: being in a state of intoxification at muster in the prisoner barracks last night- trad wheel 7 days. 17 Nov 1828: steals a waistcoat from Benjamin Wade- dismissed, no proof. 14 Oct 1829: absconds on the 16 Jun and being absent till approached by Constable Rimney on the 4 Oct last- 25 lashes and 3 months chain gang. 28 Feb 1831: absent from th prisoner barracks the whole of last night- 2 dozen lashes/ punishment suspended. 20 May 1831: absent from muster last night without leave- admonished. 21 Jun 1831: absent from labour part of yesterday without leave- reprimanded. 7 Nov 1831: drunk in the prisoner barrack yesterday- 6 days tread wheel. Conditional Pardon: No 1457 20 Sep 1837