Peter Alston

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Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1843
Arrival
Aug 1843
Death
Jan 1879
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Personal Information

Name: Peter Alston
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: 1st Jan 1879
Age at death: 71
Occupation: Groom

Crime

Convicted at: Scotland, Edinburgh Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th Apr 1843
Ship: Gilmore
Arrival: 19th Aug 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Peter Alston was transported on the Gilmore, departing 12th Apr 1843 and arriving 19th Aug 1843 with 254 passengers.

GilmoreGilmore (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 279 (141)
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Sheryl avatar
72
on 22nd August 2025

Pauper discharged from Port Arthur to Hobart Town during the week ending 22nd Dec 1871. Peter Alston, F.S., per Gilmore 3. Tasmania Police Gazette, 29th Dec 1871, p208.

Leonie Dolley avatar
68
on 26th April 2013

Peter died at the Cascade Invalid Depot 6\1\1879.