Robert Cribb (c. 1790–?)
Robert Cribb (c.1790- ), a brickmaker, was found guilty on 28 March 1812, at Gloucester, Gloucestershire, of stealing a horse. Sentenced to 14 years transportation he arrived at Sydney aboard the Earl Spencer in October 1813. He was described as being 5 feet 5½ inches (153.7 cms) tall, with a fair ruddy complexion, light brown hair, and hazel eyes. He was assigned to John Oxley as a servant and was still with him in 1822.
Cribb was granted a ticket of leave in 1822; he was working as a labourer. In 1828 he was living with Ann Allen. They had two children, a third child was born in 1830.
* information from Biographical Database of Australia — https://www.bda-online.org.au
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Cribb, George (father)
- Cribb, Thomas (brother)
- Cribb, Isaac (brother)
- Cribb, Jacob (brother)
- Cribb, Ann (sister-in-law)
- Cribb, Amelia Alice (sister-in-law)
- Myers, Bridget (sister-in-law)
- Cribb, Sarah (sister-in-law)
- Cribb, Alice (niece)
- Cribb, George (nephew)
- Oxley, John Joseph (master)
Citation details
'Cribb, Robert (c. 1790–?)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/cribb-robert-31917/text39369, accessed 29 April 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Birth
c.
1790
Bristol,
Gloucestershire,
England
Cultural Heritage
Includes subject's nationality; their parents' nationality; the countries in which they spent a significant part of their childhood, and their self-identity.
Passenger Ship
Occupation
Convict Record
Crime: theft (livestock)
Sentence: 14 years
Court: Gloucestershire
Trial Date: 28 March 1812
(1812)
Pre-transportation
Occupation: brick maker
Post-transportation
Children: Yes (3)