Robert Wells

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Summary

Born
Jan 1812
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Jan 1834
Arrival
May 1834
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Robert Wells
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1812
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Ostler

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Gloucester Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 4th Jan 1834
Ship: Moffatt
Arrival: 9th May 1834
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Robert Wells was transported on the Moffatt, departing 4th Jan 1834 and arriving 9th May 1834 with 400 passengers.

MoffattMoffatt (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 262
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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Libraries Tasmania's Online collection - CON31-1-47 Image 34 & CON18-1-15 Image 286 No; 1723. Offence; Horse Stealing 1838 - Marriage Permissions Robert Wells. Ship/free: Moffatt Marriage to: Casey, Margaret. Ship/free: Free Permission date: 6 Mar 1838. Approved; 14 March 1838. 1845 - Recommended to the Queen for a Conditional Pardon, approved July 1845. Extended to the Australian Colonies - 12 August 1845 1852 - Departures. Per ship; Launceston Ship: Halcyon Bound to: Melbourne Ship to colony: Moffatt, Conditional Pardon. Departure date: 19 Feb 1852 1853 - Departures. Per ship; Launceston Ship: Clarence Bound to: Melbourne Ship to colony: Moffatt, Free by Servitude Departure date: 5 October 1853