RESEARCHED BY PETER KILLACKEY CONVICT - SAMUEL HALL FIRST FLEET ASSIGNEE b. ?? - d. ?? Samuel was tried at the Old Bailey in London on the 21st of April 1784, for burglary worth an unknown value. Samuel was originally sentenced to death which was commuted to transportation for 7 years. He DID NOT TRAVEL with the first fleet as he was pardoned on the condition he served in the navy. Samuel's occupation was recorded as a carpenter.