Alexander Assar

Summary

Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Uttering/passing forged notes
Departure
Dec 1832
Arrival
May 1833
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Alexander Assar
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Cooper

Crime

Convicted at: Demerary Criminal Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Dec 1832
Ship: Jupiter
Arrival: 28th May 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Alexander Assar was transported on the Jupiter, departing 31st Dec 1832 and arriving 28th May 1833 with 176 passengers.

JupiterJupiter (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 526
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 30th November 2025

1832 - Quarterly Returns of Prisoners in Hulks 1832. September. Name Alexander Assor. Conviction Age 21. Born abt 1811 Charge Utterg A Forged Order For the Delivery Goods Sentence 7 Yrs Conviction Date 15 Feb 1832 Conviction Place Demerara CON18-1-11 Image 98 No; 553. Trade; Cooper & Sailor or Tailor Aged; 19 years old 1836 - Alexander Assar, assigned to Mr. Clarke, was charged by, his master with having declared he would rather be in a chain-gang than reproved by him. He was indulged with 48 hours abstinence, and retired lodgings at Mr. Gunn's. 1837 - Bent's News and Tasmanian Three-Penny Register Sat 13 May 1837. Page 4 . Hobart Town Police Reports. Alexander Assar's sentence was extended six months, for absconding from his service. 1839 - Certificate of Freedom. 1840 - MARRIAGE PERMISSIONS Craig, Jane. Ship/free: Hector. Marriage to: Assor, Alexander Ship/free: Free. Permission date: 17 Jan 1840 CON52/1/1 Page 4 1840 - Date of marriage: 11 Mar 1840 Alexander, Free, Cooper aged 23 years old Jane aged 26 years old. Ticket of leave.