Christopher Welsh

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Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Assault
Departure
Sep 1834
Arrival
Jan 1835
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Christopher Welsh
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Chimney sweep

Crime

Crime: Assault
Convicted at: Glasgow Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Sep 1834
Arrival: 30th Jan 1835
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Christopher Welsh was transported on the Bengal Merchant, departing 27th Sep 1834 and arriving 30th Jan 1835 with 270 passengers.

Bengal MerchantBengal Merchant (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 442
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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Christopher Welsh was 26 years old when convicted of "Assault with a lethal weapon to the danger of life at High St., Paisley". The victim was Agnes McQuade, the wife of the accused. 1839: TOL, St. Vincent. 4/6/1841: COF