Researchers who have claimed this convict
There are currently 2 researchers who have claimed Ellis Caspar
- Researcher (10125)
- Researcher (Michael Cartwright)
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Biographies
name: Ellis Casper 1784 – 1862
profession: watch and clock maker
wife: Elizabeth Miriam Nathan 1783 – 1868
father: Asher Caspar (Eliyahu Ben Asher) 1762 – 1845
mother: Sarah Rodish 1770 – 1840
siblings: Nathaniel, Grace, Rebecca, Hannah, Jane, Esther, Elizabeth
children: Sarah, Harriet, Ellen, Lewin, Natham, Henry, Grace, Edward, Rose, George, Matilda
religion: Jewish. Attended the Bevis Marks Synagogue off Bury Street, London. It is the oldest Synagogue in the UK. Ellis helped build the Hobart Synagogue, the oldest Synagogue in Australia.
home address: 29 Finsbury Pavement, London. It is now part of Mark’s and Spencer.
physical attributes: Ellis has black to grey hair, light hazel eyes, mole under right eye.
gold dust robbery: 25 March 1839
criminal record: Ellis’s convict number is 5185 -he is sentenced to 15 years for receiving stolen goods; gold dust. He is transported to Van Deiman’s Land.
Becomes a govt. Javelin man
Ellis received his Ticket of Leave in 1846, and then his conditional pardon in 1849.
Ellis falls in the river at Launceston and needs to be resuscitated 30 May 1859, he is about 74 years old
Ellis moves to Melbourne, takes the Black Swan Ferry, 1 June 1859
Ellis takes ownership of six cottages at Emerald Hill, (South Melbourne)
Ellis is living at 238 King Street, Melbourne. 1859
Ellis dies. 1862 cause of death – Abscess of liver, 16 months.
places of business:
29 Finsbury Pavement, London – Clock and watch maker
21 Murray Street, Hobart Town – Watch and Clock maker, Jeweller, Gold and Silver Smith
31 Collins Street – Chronometer, Watchmakers and Jeweller
Submitted by Researcher (10125) on 8 October 2018
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Research notes
I am creating a web page on the lives of Ellis Caspar and his son, Lewin. Please visit
https://elliscaspar.wordpress.com/
for more information
Submitted by Researcher (10125) on 8 October 2018
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Disclaimer: The information has not been verified by Claim a Convict. As this information is contributed, it is the responsibility of those who use the data to verify its accuracy. Sources
- The National Archives (TNA) : HO 11/12, p.212
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