Richard Wright

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Summary

Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Desertion
Departure
Sep 1839
Arrival
Jan 1840
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Richard Wright
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Weaver

Crime

Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Upper Canada Court Martial
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 20th Sep 1839
Ship: Canton
Arrival: 12th Jan 1840
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Richard Wright was transported on the Canton, departing 20th Sep 1839 and arriving 12th Jan 1840 with 241 passengers.

CantonCanton (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 99 (51) Appropriation List: CON27/1/8. Conduct Record: CON31/1/48. Description List: CON18/1/5 Page 418
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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Mo; 2652 1851 - Free Certificate. 3 January 1851