David Weir

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Apr 1813
Arrival
Oct 1813
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: David Weir
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

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

Voyage

Departed: 30th Apr 1813
Arrival: 9th Oct 1813
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

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 SpencerEarl Spencer (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 102
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 20th September 2025

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.

Maureen Withey avatar
342
on 7th September 2025

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.