Robert Welsford

Summary

Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Aug 1836
Arrival
Dec 1836
Death
Jan 1839
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Personal Information

Name: Robert Welsford
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: 1st Jan 1839
Age at death: 25
Occupation: Carpenter

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Devon. Exeter Quarter Session
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Aug 1836
Ship: Eden
Arrival: 22nd Dec 1836
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Robert Welsford was transported on the Eden, departing 27th Aug 1836 and arriving 22nd Dec 1836 with 306 passengers.

Built 1826 at London. Wood ship of 513 Tons.

EdenEden (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 365 (185)
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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1836 - Trial; 11 April 1836. Transported for "House Breaking" Previous Conviction; Drunkenness' - Acquitted Status; Single Trade; Carpenter - 2 1/2 years Height; 5 ft 6 in Age; 22 years 1838 - 12 June. Drunk - 25 Lashes 1828 - 12 July. Drunk - Hard Labour for 4 calendar months 1839 - 10 Febr. Burials in the Parish of Green Ponds No; 27 Name; Robert Welsford Abode; Station for Road Party. Green Ponds When buried; 10 February 1839 - Age; No Details Ship’s Name; Eden