Charles Hughes (1797 - 1848)

Born 26 Mar 1797 in Middlesex, England [uncertain]

Husband of Sarah (Peyton) Oliver — married 2 Oct 1821 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Descendants

Died 28 Mar 1848 at age 51 in Petersham, New South Wales, Australia

Biography

Charles Hughes was a convict after the Third Fleet transported to the Colony of New South Wales

Charles was born about 1797.

He was a tailor, who was convicted at Middlesex in October 1817 of street robbery (larceny from a person) ^[1] and transported for life to the Colony of New South Wales, arriving on the 'Neptune' on 5 May 1818. ^[2]

On 2 October 1821, Charles married Sarah Payten in St Philips Church of England, Sydney. ^[3][4] When he requested permission to marry, it was mentioned that he was of the Neptune, while Sarah was "free."^[5]

In 1828, Charles, aged 28, who had arrived on the 'Neptune' as a convict and had a life sentence, was living in Sydney with his wife Sarah, born in the Colony, and children Susannah, aged 7, Harriet aged 5, and Henry aged 1. He was working as a 'Taylor' (sic) for Mary Anderson. ^[6]

He died on 28 March 1848 at the Woolpack Inn, Petersham, aged 51. He was a publican (pub owner).^[7][8]

DIED. On the 28th March, at the Woolpack Inn, Petersham, Mr. Charles Hughes, after a short but painful illness, leaving a kind wife and large family to lament their loss. ^[9]

Charles was listed as a licensed victualler (able to sell alchohol) living in Petersham, New South Wales, when his probate was filed.^[10] His heirs and executors were listed as Thomas Shaw, William Henry Hughes, Charles Hughes, Louisa Hughes, William Hughes, Thomas Hughes, George Hughes, Sarah Oliver Or Sarah Hughes. Additional mentions were of Thomas Shaw, William Hughes, Thomas Hughes, George Hughes, and Sarah Oliver. Nicholas Newnham (1819-1875) and his wife Harriet were granted a cottage. (See the Will Space for further details)

Research Notes

There were several Charles Hughes from Middlesex listed as sailing on a convict ship in 1817

1. Charles Hughes b. 1796 Tailor, pardoned 1834
2. Charles Hughes b. 1798 Labour and butcher, pardoned 1834
3. Charles Hughes b. 1798 Seaman, pardoned 1840

There needs to be more research to confirm his birth/baptism. One possibility considered is Charles baptized 30 Apr 1797 in St. James, Westminster, Middlesex, England, but nothing in his Australian records gives that precise of a birth location.

Sources

1. ↑ Criminal Register: "England & Wales, Criminal Registers, 1791-1892," database with images, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1590 #908498 (accessed 21 January 2023), Name Charles Hughes, Age 21, Estimated Birth Year abt 1796, Date of Trial Oct 1817, Trial Year 1817, Location of Trial Middlesex, England, Sentence Transportation; citing Class HO 26, Piece 23, Page 85.
2. ↑ Criminal Register: "New South Wales, Australia, Convict Registers of Conditional and Absolute Pardons, 1788-1870," database with images, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1657 #295 (accessed 21 January 2023), Name Charles Hughes, Age 37, Birth Year 1797, Origin Place London, England, Arrival Year 1818, Pardon Date 10 Jul 1834, Vessel Name Neptune, Record Type Conditional, Pardon Number 263; citing State Records Authority of New South Wales, Kingswood, New South Wales, Australia, Card Index to Letters Received, Colonial Secretary, Reel Number 797, Roll Number 1250.
3. ↑ NSW Government. Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages (accessed 21 Jan 2023). , Index entry for CHARLES HUGHES and SARAH PAYTEN; District: CA; Registration Number: 2808/1821 V18212808 3B
4. ↑ Marriage: St Philip's Church of England, Sydney NSW: Church Register - Marriages; State Library of NSW ref: Reel SAG 90, cited in Biographical Database of Australia (BDA) Biographical report for Charles HUGHES Person ID: U#30003122501: Charles Hughes, Aged: 25 years; Marriage status: Bachelor, Residence: Sydney; Tailor: Signed name; Sarah Payten, Aged: 20 years; Spinster, Residence: Sydney; Signed X; Married: 2 Oct 1821 Married at Church; Registered at St Philips Church of England, Sydney; by Banns William Cowper, Witness: James Brewster, Signed X; Witness: Ann Payten, Signed name
5. ↑ Marriage Registration: "New South Wales, Australia, Colonial Secretary's Papers, 1788-1856", database with images, Series: NRS 937; Reel or Fiche Numbers: Reels 6004-6016; Page: 299, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1905 #47229 (accessed 26 January 2023), Charles Hughes marriage to undefined on 3 Sep 1821.
6. ↑ 1828 Census: "1828 New South Wales, Australia Census (Australian Copy)," database with images, Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1224 #46168 (accessed 30 January 2023), Charles Hughes in New South Wales, Australia; citing State Records Authority of New South Wales, Kingswood, New South Wales, Australia, 1828 Census Alphabetical Return, Series Number NRS 1272, Reel 2554.
7. ↑ NSW Government. Registry of Births Deaths & Marriages (accessed 21 Jan 2023). Death Index, Index entry for HUGHES CHARLES; Died: AGE 51 District: NF (C of E - Ashfield; Balmain; Burwood; Concord; Registration Number: 964/1848 V1848964 33B
8. ↑ Index : "Web: Australia, Convict Records Index, 1787-1867"
   State Library of Queensland; South Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 416; URL: https://convictrecords.com.au/convicts/hughes/charles/43426
   Ancestry uk Record 70852 #133913 (accessed 24 January 2023)
   Name: Charles Hughes; Gender: Male; Age: 51; Birth Date: 26 Mar 1797; Occupation: Publican; Conviction Place: Middlesex Gaol Delivery; Crime: Robbery; Departure Date: Dec 1817; Arrival Date: 5 May 1818; Arrival Place: New South Wales; Arrival Ship: Neptune; Death Date: 28 Mar 1848.
9. ↑ 1848 'Family Notices', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 30 March, p. 3. , viewed 21 Jan 2023, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article12901455
10. ↑ Will: "New South Wales Will Books 1800-1952", database with images, FindMyPast Image - FindMyPast Transcription (accessed 26 January 2023), Will of Charles Hughes of Petersham NSW. Died ? Apr 1848. Occupation: Licensed victuallers.