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Transportation
Richard Yewdle was transported on the Asia 1, departing 13th Aug 1827 and arriving 7th Dec 1827 with 200 passengers.
Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200
Asia 1 (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 257 (130). 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
Richard Yewdle was convicted at Wiltshire 10/03/1827 for horse stealing. 14 yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land on the 'Asia 3', arriving 07/12/1827. Aged 23yrs; b. Cosley, Wiltshire; single; Hazel eyes; brown hair; Protestant. Parents at Frome Woodland. Further offence in Colony: 15/05/1830 assigned to T. Anstey - sexual assault of child (of his Master). Guilty. Death sentence. Executed 10/07/1830.