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Born in London about 1798, his brother Samuel in 1796
Convicted in London in April 1819 for highway robbery with John Harriss
Full details in Middlesex court records
Transported on ship "Prince Regent", arriving in January1820 in Sydney
Sent to Parramatta for work selection in Feb 1820
Assigned to government shipyard for several years, ration list 1825
Must have learnt a trade at this time- becoming blacksmith afterwards
Met his wife through a supervisor in the yard
Married Margaret Morrison on 11 August 1828 at St Marys Catholic church
His father in law Frances Morrison was granted land in Clarence Lane in about 1828 where Charles began business as blacksmith or tinsmith,
His brother Samuel joined him as tinsmith for a few years
Certificate of freedom about 1836
Business flourished, children born, houses bought in local area
Land transferred from brother (colonial records)in Parramatta Rd in about 1841
Electoral rolls 1842 Clarence Lane, 1851 Parramatta Rd
Land bought at South Strathfield / Enfield on bank of Cooks River
Bankstown district -dairy
Died of gout in April 1872, aged 74 yrs at "Clareville", Enfield
Submitted by Researcher (15153) on 24 October 2025
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Certificate of freedom 1832?? -Colonial records
Land transfer 1836?? -Colonial records
Submitted by Researcher (15153) on 24 October 2025
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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 11/3, p.235
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