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Voyage
Transportation
Richard Yates was transported on the Duncan, departing 10th Dec 1840 and arriving 18th Apr 1841 with 259 passengers.
Duncan (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 269 (136). Tasmanian Archives - convicts http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON33-1-8,276,259,L,80 |
| 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
Richard Yates was convicted at Stafford on 10/03/1840 for sheep-stealing. 15yr sentence. (Tried with George Slater & Thomas Kettle - also convicted and transported on same ship.)Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Duncan', arriving 18/04/1841. Gaol Report: Previously in prison. Connections very bad. Hulk Report: Good. Single man; aged 23yrs; Protestant; literate; blacksmith & chainmaker; 5'4"; fair complexion; Hazel eyes; dk brown hair. Native place - Warsell, Staffordshire. Father: William (a carpenter) Brother: Joseph Sisters: Harriet; Sarah; Emma; Rhoda; Eliza & Jane. 2yrs Probation in Colony. 1843: Perth (Tas); 1845: Liffey Rivulet. Ticket of Leave 20/04/1847. Conditional Pardon 30/01/1849.