Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Aaron Axton was transported on the Pyramus, departing 16th Nov 1838 and arriving 24th Mar 1839 with 170 passengers.
Pyramus (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 393 (198). Tasmanian Archives - convicgts http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON31-1-3,400,24,L,80. |
| 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
Personal details, upon arrival in VDL 1839: Aged 15 yrs; labourer; 4'8"; sallow complexion; red hair; Hazel eyes. Native place of birth: Bridgewater, Somerset, England.
Aaron was convicted of stealing wearing apparel. He was sentenced to 7 yrs transportation to van Diemens Land (Tasmania). He had various assignments and was treated harshly for misdemeanours with whipping, solitary confinement and kept in chains. Known to have served time in Ross Chain Gang. Free in 1844. Cannot find what happened to him after. No record on Tasmanian Pioneer Index of bdm to 1899. Convict record on www.archives.tas.gov.au convicts (page 24). My Axton family is from England, but not sure if related.