Summary
Born
Jan 1789
Conviction
Obtaining by false pretences
Departure
Mar 1824
Arrival
Jul 1824
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: Richard Wright
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1789
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Butcher
Crime
Crime: Obtaining by false pretences
Convicted at: Nottingham Town Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 29th Mar 1824
Ship: Phoenix
Arrival: 21st Jul 1824
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Richard Wright was transported on the Phoenix, departing 29th Mar 1824 and arriving 21st Jul 1824 with 204 passengers.
Built at Thames, England 1798. 589 tons.
Phoenix (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 133 (68) Appropriation List: CSO1/1/96 Page 24 Conduct Record: CON31/1/45 Description List: CON23/1/3 no 587 Indent: CSO1/1/96 Page 24 Muster Roll: CON13/1/3 Page 63 |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
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Place of origin: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire No; 587 Aged; 35 years old Offence; Stealing a calf's skin from a currier Previous convictions Stealing sheep skins - 6 weeks Stealing Gig Harness - 10 months Acquitted for stealing gloves Live in Nottingham, Married to Jane Palmer, France?? Work; Knitter Lived with Martha Butcher 11 years Single or Married not stated 1830 - Free Certificate. 21 July 1830