Robert
Blake
Born in Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England, United Kingdom
Son of Charles Gilbert Blake
and Ann (Hawkins) Blake
Brother of
Ann (Blake) Vivash, Elizabeth Blake, Harriet Blake, Maria (Blake) Bartholomew, Hannah Blake, Shadrach Blake and Sarah Blake
Husband of
Mary (Bowden) Blake
— married
17 Nov 1835 in Tasmania, Australia
Descendants 
Father of
Louisa (Blake) Smith, Maria (Blake) Geard, Mary Annie Blake, Isaac Blake, Charles Blake, Joseph Blake, Elenor Blake, Robert Edward Blake, George Blake, William Jonathan Blake, Alfred James Blake and Eliza Harriet (Blake) Knowles
Died
at age 67
in Bothwell, Tasmania
Profile last modified
| Created 28 Apr 2012
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Biography
Robert Blake was a convict after the Third Fleet transported to Van Diemen's Land
Robert Blake is the son of Charles Blake and Ann Hawkins. [1][2]
Whilst living at Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, Robert Blake (b. 19 May 1805) and his brother Shadrach were swept up in the protests ("swing riots") against the new agricultural machinery.[3] Robert was convicted for "stealing brass" and transported to Van Diemens Land, where he was put into the service of Archibald McDowall of 'Logan' near Bothwell (photo at right).
Robert Blake married Mary Bowden in 1835 and was freed about the same time. In the 1850s he and some others (William North and Edward Bowden) in the district went to the Victorian gold fields. They were somewhat successful there and after returning to Bothwell, Robert owned a number of houses in the town.
Robert and Mary had 12 children and were staunch supporters of the Weslyan Methodist church. Mary died 26 July 1861 and Robert 23 April 1873. [4]
ROBERT BLAKE - age 25. Baptised Great Bedwyn 19 May 1805, parents Charles Blake and Ann nee Hawkins. Charged 9 Nov. 1830 on the oaths of John Westmacott and William Barnes with having destroyed a threshing machine, property of William Barnes and Thomas Hawkins. Sentence: Transportation for 7 years. Sailed on ELIZA 2, February 1831. Free Pardon 3 Feb. 1836, Stayed in Van Diemens Land, having married in 1835 to Mary Bowden. Had 12 children. [5][6]
Sources
- ↑ Entered by Peter Knowles, Apr 28, 2012
- ↑
Baptism:
"Wiltshire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812"
Wiltshire and Swindon History Centre; Chippenham, Wiltshire, England; Wiltshire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Number: 1836/6
Ancestry Sharing Link Ancestry uk Record 61187 #1997504 (accessed 22 September 2021)
Name: Robert Blake; Gender: Male; Event Type: Baptism; Baptism Date: 19 May 1805; Baptism Place: Great Bedwyn, Wiltshire, England; Father: Charles Blake; Mother: Ann Blake. - ↑
Criminal Register:
"England & Wales, Criminal Registers, 1791-1892"
Class: HO 27; Piece: 42; Page: 338
Ancestry Sharing Link Ancestry uk Record 1590 #33914 (accessed 22 September 2021)
Name: Robert Blake; Date of Trial: Special Commission 1830-1831; Trial Year: 1830-1831; Location of Trial: Wiltshire, England; Sentence: Transportation; Crime: See Image; Date of Execution or Release: See Image. - ↑ [ https://perthdps.com/convicts/con245.htm ]
- ↑ "The Burbage Area Machine Breakers" [ http://www.burbage-wiltshire.co.uk/FHS/mbreaks.htm ]
- ↑ [ http://www.tasmaniangenealogy.com.au/surnames_a-d.htm#B ]
- Peter Knowles. Click the Changes tab for the details of edits by Peter and others.
- Tasmanian Archives and Heritage Office Marriage Permissions CON52/1/1 Page 12 Index number: 5401 Permission application date: 10 Sep 1835 Robert Blake (Ship: Eliza) = Mary Bowden (Free)
- Source: S-1017349537 Ancestry Family Trees Publication: Online publication - Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com. Original data: Family Tree files submitted by Ancestry members. Record Collection 1030Ancestry Family Tree
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