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Details for the convict Robert Bell (1833)

Convict Name:Robert Bell
Trial Place:Cumberland Assizes
Trial Date:21 February 1832
Sentence:Life
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Arrival Details
Ship:Camden (2)
Arrival Year:1833
 
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Robert Bell was born in Kirkpatrick Fleming, Dumfriesshire, Scotland as the lawful son of Richard Bell and Janet Grieve, at Birkshawhead Farm on 18th March 1815 - Source: Old Parish Registers NRS p229
Submitted by Researcher (Maurice Bell) on 27 October 2025
Robert Bell was convicted of larceny in a dwelling house at Carisle Court on 21/02/1832 and sentenced to Death; Commuted to Transportation for Life. Source: Cumberland Assize Minutes P112 - ASSI 41/13
Submitted by Researcher (Maurice Bell) on 27 October 2025
Robert Bell was aboard the Prison Hulk Justitia, moored in Woolwich between April and June 1832. Well behaved.Source: National Archives UK HO27/43 Return of Convicts 31/6/1832
Submitted by Researcher (Maurice Bell) on 27 October 2025
Robert Bell was aboard the Justitia Hulk, Woolwich until 14/9/1832 when he was transferred to the Camden ship for transfer to Sydney. Source:National Archives UK HO27/43 Return of Convicts 31/9/1832.
Submitted by Researcher (Maurice Bell) on 27 October 2025
Robert Bell was aboard the Camden arr. Sydney 17/2/1833.Muster of Convicts held on board 22/2/1832 p.162. Also Transcription.
Submitted by Researcher (Maurice Bell) on 27 October 2025
Robert Bell allocated to William Bowman; Employment: Miller at Richmond, NSW, 3/4/1833. Source: BDA Convicts & Employers 1828-1844
Submitted by Researcher (Maurice Bell) on 27 October 2025
Robert Bell on the Assignment List of 200 Male Convicts embarked on the Ship "Camden" for NSW - 21 September 1832.
Submitted by Researcher (Maurice Bell) on 27 October 2025
Received Ticket of Leave April 1833, District of Windsor, NSW - Source: SRNSW (4/4153; Reel 941) 41/1692. Category A. Convicts Index INX-65-97308.
Submitted by Researcher (Maurice Bell) on 27 October 2025
Received Ticket of Leave 1841 - Source SRNSW 41/1692 Allowed to remain in the District of Windsor; Later extended to Hartley.
Submitted by Researcher (Maurice Bell) on 27 October 2025
Married Mary Anne Parker 1/12/1834 at Second Scotts Church Sydney, in the presence of Edward and Eliza Lockhart Mary Anne's Sister. NSW Reg of BDM Application 73145/83 WS - No 44 Vol: 75.
Submitted by Researcher (Maurice Bell) on 27 October 2025
Received Ticket of Leave Passport on 31/1/1848 on the recommendation of Hartley Bench - Source: SRNSW (4/4268; Reel 977) 48/0071 Category A.
Submitted by Researcher (Maurice Bell) on 27 October 2025
Robert and Mary Anne Bell had a son Robert Bell Christened on 25/10/1835 St. Andrews Church, Sydney, Cumberland, NSW. Source: Australia B&Baptisms I07586-7; GS Film No. 993971
Submitted by Researcher (Maurice Bell) on 27 October 2025
Robert and Mary Anne Bell had a Son born George Windsor Bell 22/10/1838 at Windsor, NSW, Australia
Submitted by Researcher (Maurice Bell) on 27 October 2025
Robert and Mary Anne Bell had a son James baptised at Parish of St. Andrews Scots Church, Sydney, Cumberland, New South Wales, Australia, Births and Baptisms,FHL Film No993971.
Submitted by Researcher (Maurice Bell) on 27 October 2025
Robert and Mary Anne Bell had a son born 24/11/1844 at O'Connell Town registered at Cook's River, Petersham, Sydney, NSW.Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922.
Submitted by Researcher (Maurice Bell) on 27 October 2025
Robert and Mary Anne Bell had a daughter Julia born in 29/8/1847, in West Maitland, New South Wales, Australia.Source:Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922. Volume No.V1847888 55.
Submitted by Researcher (Maurice Bell) on 27 October 2025
Robert and Anne Bell had a son Alfred born 2/5/1850 at West Maitland, NSW, Australia.Source:Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922.Volume Number: V18502194 55
Submitted by Researcher (Maurice Bell) on 27 October 2025
Robert and Anne Bell had a son Frederick born 19/8/1855 at West Maitland, NSW, Australia.Source:Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922.Volume Number:V1855570 155
Submitted by Researcher (Maurice Bell) on 28 October 2025
Robert and Mary Anne Bell had a daughter born 9/4/1860 at Sedgefield, near Singleton, Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia.Source:Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922.Reg Number:10760
Submitted by Researcher (Maurice Bell) on 28 October 2025
Robert Bell died 18/5/1883 at Wellington St. Newtown & buried at Rookwood Cemetery, Zone A Methodist 4A, Allotment #1523.
Submitted by Researcher (Maurice Bell) on 28 October 2025

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Sources

  • The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/8, p.416

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