John Amphlett

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Summary

Born
Jan 1816
Conviction
Stealing boots/shoes
Departure
Sep 1845
Arrival
Dec 1845
Death
May 1855
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Personal Information

Name: John Amphlett
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1816
Death: 4th May 1855
Age at death: 39
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Worcester City Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Sep 1845
Arrival: 30th Dec 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Amphlett was transported on the Pestonjee Bomanjee, departing 6th Sep 1845 and arriving 30th Dec 1845 with 300 passengers.

Built 1835 at Dumbarton, Scotland. Wood barque of 595 Tons.

Pestonjee BomanjeePestonjee Bomanjee (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 394
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

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on 2nd July 2025

1851 - Saltwater River Insane Asylum: CON127/1/1 page 69 different name CON127/1/1 page 148 - Mania. 1852. 19 November. Discharged to the Station. 1855 - Possible Death Record. Aged; 40 years old, Labourer