12 July 1820 Arr from VDL "Princess Charlotte" for trial but to be
returned to Hobart by Eliza to be tried by Judge, general court circuit.
Wylde J - Letter to JJ Campbell (NSW Colonial Secretary In Letter 1820
pp86-7; 4-1747 ) CS 27 Reel 2166
7 July 1821 transferred Newcastle "Mermaid"
27 Dec 1821 on list of prisoners Newcastle (?) sent Criminal Ct VDL
Conditional Pardon 21 Feb 1841- 2/1913 No 3
Marriage: Chapel, Banns, Consent of Government
Chaplain: W Stack,
Witnesses: Thomas Evans, E. Estall, East Maitland.
Benjamin and Joseph Risby, brothers, together with their shepherd,
Patrick Murphy, a prisoner, have been sent from VDL in the "Princess
Charlotte" to take their trial for sheep stealing. (Mercury ? date?).
Publican's Licence Rose, Shamrock & Thistle 691- 7/1510; 21 Apr 1858
Publican's Licence Falls Hotel 546- 7/1513; 23 May 1866
M. V18382069 22
D.1863 No. 4251
Occupation:Inn Keeper
From Deceased Estates 1880-1959 (Kingswood Archives): Mary Robson,
also known as Ann Robertson, aged 22 C.F. "Buffalo" 1833.
Marriage V22 - 2069
B. V18411875 25
D.1873 No. 7190 (Registered as Edward J - died Warialda)
Bapt 28 Apr 1843 Vol 27 -1936
B. V18431936 27A (Recorded as Thomas J)
D.1858 No. 4329
Cause of death:Tetanus. Maitland Mercury 21 and 23 Dec 1858: On
Tuesday 21st of tetanus. In the 16th year of his life, at the
his parents. Thomas E Risby, second son of Mr Joseph Risby of the Falls,
West Maitland.
1852 Burials 1688 V38
B. V18473090 32
D. V18521688 38B
Maitland Mercury Sat 28 Feb 1852
Youngest son - died of croup.
Baptised 1849 No 2696 Vol 34
B. V18492696 34A on CD as RISBEY
Baptised 1853 No 2665 V40
Buried 1854 No1859 V41
B. V18532665 40
D. V18541857 41A
Maitland Cemetery records show 4 months old.
Birth and baptism from Mutch BDMs Q-Z 1787-1814; 139-265
12 July 1820 Req for return to VDL for court circuit
Wylde J - Letter to JJ Campbell (NSW Colonial Secretary In Letter 1820
pp86-7; 4-1747 ) CS 27 Reel 2166
Commutation (Death sentence) Warrant No74 - 4-7020 (17 Feb 1821)
Buried Glenlyon C of E,
Benjamin and Joseph Risby, brothers, together with their shepherd,
Patrick Murphy, a prisoner, have been sent from VDL in the Princess
Charlotte to take their trial for sheep stealing. (Mercury ? date?)
Born in Colony, Colonial sentence: Life. Port Macquarie - General
Land and Stock muster NSW 1822
Occupation "Waterman" M/C 1858, Residence Lauriston Vic.Signed with X
From Death Certificate (1875) 4 yrs NSW (1796-1800); 52 yrs Tasmania
(1800-1852); 23 yrs Victoria (1852-1875)
D.1875 No. 13483
On M/C to Benjamin Risby 1858 "Widow 4 April 1853"
Born Sullivan's ...? (Bigge Rpt.)
BDM list marriage as Hobart, other record (where from?) says Glenorchy
B.1891 No 13936
M.1917 No. 947