Francis Turpin (c. 1766–1816)
Francis Turpin (c.1766-1816) was found guilty on 19 February 1800 at the Old Bailey, London, of stealing goods, valued at 39 shillings, from a house. Sentenced to 7 years transportation, he arrived at Sydney aboard the Minorca in December 1801.
Turpin worked as a shoemaker in 1814 and lived with Bridget Ann Moore; he was 'off stores'. He died on 12 October 1816 at Sydney; his burial, two days later, was registered at St Philip's, Sydney.
Additional Resources and Scholarship
- proceedings of trial, Old Bailey, London, 19 February 1800 (pdf)
Related Entries in NCB Sites
- Griffiths, Bridget Ann (partner)
Citation details
'Turpin, Francis (c. 1766–1816)', People Australia, National Centre of Biography, Australian National University, https://peopleaustralia.anu.edu.au/biography/turpin-francis-31202/text38591, accessed 15 December 2024.
Life Summary [details]
Alternative Names
- Turpine, Francis
Birth
c. 1766
Death
12 October,
1816
(aged ~ 50)
Sydney,
New South Wales,
Australia
Cause of Death
Passenger Ship
Occupation or Descriptor
Convict Record
Crime: theft
Sentence: 7 years
Court: Old Bailey, London
Trial Date: 19 February 1800
(1800)