Summary
Born
Jan 1828
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
May 1850
Arrival
Aug 1850
Death
Jan 1903
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Personal Information
Name: John Asbury
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1828
Death: 1st Jan 1903
Age at death: 75
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 3rd May 1850
Ship: Maria Somes
Arrival: 9th Aug 1850
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Asbury was transported on the Maria Somes, departing 3rd May 1850 and arriving 9th Aug 1850 with 260 passengers.
Maria Somes (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian Libraries. Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 240 |
| 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
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Conduct Record: Tried 3 April 1848, aged 22, Transported for Larceny from the person & previous conviction, Single, Stated this offence stealing a purse, Certificate 3/4/55 https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON33-1-96$init=CON33-1-96p6 Marriage Permission dated 18 Oct. 1852 to Catherine Adams from ship Sir Robert Seppings https://stors.tas.gov.au/NI/1242352