Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
David Weir was transported on the Earl Spencer, departing 30th Apr 1813 and arriving 9th Oct 1813 with 203 passengers.
Built 1803, London - Thames, 672 ton required 56 crew and mounted with 16 guns.
Earl Spencer (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 102 |
| 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
Hulk records. HO-9-4_1 Hulks. Received the 24th Aug 1812. David Weir, age 35, Theft, Tried Dumfries 22 April 1812, Sentence, ? 14 years. Transp’d 5 Apr 1813.
The following have been indicted to stand trial at the ensuing circuits: … At Dumfries-Helen Kennedy, murder, and David Weir, a sheep-stealing. ... Caledonian Mercury, 6 April 1812. David Weir, accused of stealing sheep. The libel was restricted, and Weir being found guilty, was sentenced to 14 years transportation. The Scots Magazine, 1 May 1812.