Seeking Robert WARE b c1806 to1810

[aussie-g]

Robert Ware.. can anyone tell me about my GtGtgrandfather born c1806 to 1810  sailed from East london in the "Dumfries" in 1839 as crew (steward ??). I have his details from the time he jumped ship at Adelaide, South Australia. Family talk had him from Cornwall originally but there is no verification. I have drawn a Blank. Hope someone can help :)Aussie-g

[karenlee]

Hi Aussie-g

This man listed as a member of the Merchant Navy. The following information comes from his Register Ticket.


Ticket # 344912
Issued London 8th July 1846
Robert WARE aged 36 years
Capacity - Steward
Born St George in the East Middlesex 24th Dec 1810
Height - 5ft
Hair - Brown
Complexion - Fresh
Eyes - Blue
Marks - Scar over eye and under chin
First went to sea as a Boy in the year 1822
Served in the Royal Navy 16 years
Not been in Foreign Service
When unemployed resides at South Australia

Cheers
Karenlee