Edward Wright

Summary

Born
Jan 1794
Conviction
Insubordination
Departure
Jan 1834
Arrival
May 1834
Death
Jan 1834
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Personal Information

Name: Edward Wright
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1794
Death: 1st Jan 1834
Age at death: 40
Occupation: Blacksmith

Crime

Convicted at: Salford Barracks Court Martial
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

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

Transportation

Edward Wright 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 274
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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on 12th April 2022

1833 - 10 January 1833. Transported for 3 charges of insubordination. Threatening language to Captain French. Previous Convictions; Selling his necessaries - Flogged, 300 Lashes. 17 years in the 85th Regiment. Knows Captain forester and Major Schaw ?well. 1834 -Indent No; 1756. Trade; Blacksmith. Age; 40 years. Status; Single 1834 - Australian Convict Transportation Registers Noted against name. DIED; V. D. L. - 18 July 1834 Died in the Colonial Hospital 15 July 1834.