Robert Kirkwood

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Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Nov 1837
Arrival
Apr 1838
Death
Jan 1875
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Personal Information

Name: Robert Kirkwood
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: 26th Jan 1875
Age at death: 67
Occupation: Blacksmith

Crime

Convicted at: Ayr Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 7th Nov 1837
Ship: Moffatt
Arrival: 1st Apr 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Robert Kirkwood was transported on the Moffatt, departing 7th Nov 1837 and arriving 1st Apr 1838 with 400 passengers.

MoffattMoffatt (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 206
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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Convict Notes

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Place of origin: Ayrshire Status; Married - 1 child CON18-1-17/CON18-1-17P56 Aged; 29 years old. No trade noted CON23-1-2/CON23-1-2-P170 Trade; Blacksmith Farrier 1875 - INQUESTS; Age: 65 years old Ship to colony: Moffatt (2). Remarks: Free by Servitude Date of death: 26 Jan 1875. Date of inquest: 28 Jan 1875 Verdict: Natural causes Resource: POL709/1/12 p.19 (1875)