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Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
David Allen was transported on the Triton, departing 4th Aug 1842 and arriving 19th Dec 1842 with 257 passengers.
Triton (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 158. Tasmanian Archives - convicts. |
| Source Description | This record is one of the entries in the British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database compiled by State Library of Queensland from British Home Office (HO) records which are available on microfilm as part of the Australian Joint Copying Pro |
| Original Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes




Mother: Jane - at native place Brother: John Sister: Elizabeth




David ALLEN was convicted at Lancaster on 25 Oct 1841 for Larceny - stealing a portmanteau from my Master. Stated his proper name was 'Lemair'. Previous convictions. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Triton' arriving 19 Dec 1842. Gaol Report: bad character Hulk Report: Good Ship Surgeon's Report: Good conduct. Was a clerk to ship surgeon. Recommended. Single man; aged 26yrs; Jewish; speaks French; 5'3 1/2"; coach painter (perfect); stout; fair complexion; dark brown hair; dark eyes. Native Place: Strasbourg 15mths Probation Period in Colony. Station Gang - Bridgewater. 22 Oct 1845: Hobart Supreme Court - Larceny. Plea Guilty. Further 7yrs transportation sentence. To be sent to Port Arthur Penal Settlement for 2 years. Further notes of misconduct. 29 May 1849: Ticket of Leave granted. 19 June 1849: Ticket of Leave revoked. 17 Dec 1850: Ticket of Leave reinstated. 21 Jan 1853, Launceston: Absconding until apprehended. Transportation extended 18 months. To serve 4yrs 6mths on Probation in a Quarry Gang at Port Arthur Penal Settlement. Ticket of Leave revoked. 29 June 1853: Certificate of Freedom