Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
John Avery was transported on the Moffatt, departing 4th Jan 1834 and arriving 9th May 1834 with 400 passengers.
Moffatt (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 262 |
| 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
1834 - Indent No; 615. Trial; 6 April 1832. Transported for "Stealing 3 Sheep Skins" Previous Convictions; Twice for Felony. [Buying stolen Sheep Skins - 21 days. Again, same offence - 3 months] Lived by buying Rabbit Skins, travelling about Kent. Followed that trade for last 20 yeas. Before that was at Sea. Status; Single Description List; Trade; Baker. Height; 5 ft 1/2 in. Age; 65 years 1834 - Burials in the Parish of Trinity in the County of Buckingham in the Year 1834. No; 83 Name; John Avery Abode; Hospital. When buried; 1834, 16 June Age; 65 years Ship’s Name; Moffatt. Quality or profession. Convict.
John AVERY was convicted at Kent, England on 6 April 1832 for stealing 3 sheep skins. Convicted before. 7yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the ship 'Moffatt' arriving 9 May 1834. Single man. Stated he had lived by buying and selling rabbit skins and travelling around Kent for the last 20 yrs.Prior to that had been at sea. Had lived as a child by pilfering. Ship Surgeon's report: "well behaved". VDL: Clear Conduct Record. 12 June 1834: Died in the H.M. Colonial Hospital, Hobart.