People Australia

  • searches all National Centre of Biography websites
  • searches all National Centre of Biography websites
  • searches all National Centre of Biography websites

Browse People:

Browse Lists:

Cultural Advice

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should be aware that this website contains names, images, and voices of deceased persons.

In addition, some articles contain terms or views that were acceptable within mainstream Australian culture in the period in which they were written, but may no longer be considered appropriate.

These articles do not necessarily reflect the views of The Australian National University.

Older articles are being reviewed with a view to bringing them into line with contemporary values but the original text will remain available for historical context.

Edward Smith (c. 1811–1871)

Edward Smith (c.1811-1871) a farmhand (ploughs, reaps, milks, sows) was found guilty, on 27 June 1831 at the Worcester Quarter Session, of stealing fowls. Sentenced to 7 years transportation he arrived at Sydney aboard the Surrey in November 1831. Smith was described in convict records as single, aged 21, able to read, was a Roman Catholic, and had no previous convictions. His height was given as 5 feet 4¼ inches and he had a sallow complexion, grey eyes, and light brown hair.

Smith married Catherine Banco on 16 January 1842 at St Francis Church, Melbourne; they had at least four sons and four daughters. He died on 11 January 1871 at Hay, New South Wales.

Related Entries in NCB Sites

view family tree

Citation details

'Smith, Edward (c. 1811–1871)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/smith-edward-33880/text42439, accessed 9 December 2024.

© Copyright People Australia, 2012

Life Summary [details]

Birth

c. 1811
Roscommon, Ireland

Death

11 January, 1871 (aged ~ 60)
Hay, New South Wales, Australia

Cause of Death

cancer (stomach)

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.

Religious Influence

Includes the religion in which subjects were raised, have chosen themselves, attendance at religious schools and/or religious funeral rites; Atheism and Agnosticism have been included.

Passenger Ship
Occupation or Descriptor
Convict Record

Crime: theft (livestock)
Sentence: 7 years
Court: Worcestshire
Trial Date: 27 June 1831
(1831)

Pre-transportation

Occupation: farm labourer

Post-transportation

Children: Yes (8)