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Transportation
Richard Wright was transported on the Lady Castlereagh, departing 30th Nov 1817 and arriving 11th Jun 1818 with 303 passengers.
Lady Castlereagh (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 400. Tasmanian Archives - convicts. |
| 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
Old Bailey. EDWARD EVANS. RICHARD WRIGHT. Theft; pocketpicking. 2nd July 1817. 983. EDWARD EVANS and RICHARD WRIGHT , were indicted for stealing, on the 27th of May , one handkerchief, value 2s., the goods of William Gaulter , from his person . WILLIAM GAULTER . I am a printer , and live in the City-road. On the 27th of May, about seven o'clock in the evening, I was going towards Holborn; as I was crossing Giltspur-street, the officer told me I had lost my handkerchief - I missed it; I had felt it safe when I was in Newgate-street - he had Evans in custody; I saw it in Evans's hand. I had seen Evans looking into the confectioner's shop in Newgate-street, while I was there. THOMAS BROMLEY . I am a constable. On the 27th of May, about seven o'clock in the evening, I was coming along Skinner-street, and observed the two prisoners lurking about the door of an oil-shop, which made me watch them. They came into Newgate-street; Mr. Gaulter came out of a pastrycook's shop. They passed the door before he came out, and returned again. Wright came back, and left Evans standing towards Cheapside. Immediately as Mr. Gaulter passed, Wright turned round and fellowed him. Evans came up to him-they walked together, and Wright put his hand into Mr. Gaulter's coat-pocket, took out the handkerchief, and gave it to Evans. I seized Evans with it in his hand-Wright turned up towards Giltspur-street Compter. I called out stop thief! - He was secured immediately. Evans got from me; he was stopped immediately. (Property produced and sworn to.) EVANS'S Defence. Necessity compelled me to commit the offence. WRIGHT'S Defence. Necessity compelled me to do it. EVANS. - GUILTY . Aged 27. WRIGHT. - GUILTY . Aged 42. Transported for Life . London Jury, before Mr. Common Sergeant.
Burials in the Parish of St David's, Hobart in the Year 1820 No; 378 Name; Richard Wright When Died; 1820, 10 March When buried; 1820, 12 March Age; 45 years Ship’s Name; Lady Castlereagh Quality or profession. Convict By Whom Ceremony was preformed; R Knopwood
Alphabetical Registers of Male Convicts. (CON23/1/3) No; 89 Name; Richard Wright Height; 5 Ft 5 1/2 in Hair; Brown Eyes; Hazel Age; 42 Trade; Blacksmith Trial; London - July 1817 Ship; Lady Castlereagh - 1818 Native Place; Middlesex Remarks; DIED; 10 March
1817 - 1821 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, Tasmania. No; 89 Name; Richard Wright Age on Arrival; 42 [1776] Trial; July 1817 Trade; Blacksmith Native; Middlesex 1819 - Ticket of Leave 13 Aug 1819. 1820 - DIED; 10 March 1820
1817 - 1821 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, Tasmania. No; 89 Name; Richard Wright Age on Arrival; 42 [1776] Trial; July 1817 Trade; Blacksmith Native; Middlesex 1819 - Ticket of Leave 13 Aug 1819. 1820 - DIED; 10 March 1820
Richard Wright was convicted at London. Life Sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Lady Castlereagh' 1817. Died, at Hobart, 10 March 1820. Aged 45yrs. Buried in St. David's cemetery, Hobart. Clergy - Rev'd R. Knopwood.