John Bannister

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Summary

Born
Jan 1798
Conviction
Stealing Food
Departure
Aug 1842
Arrival
Dec 1842
Death
Apr 1879
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Personal Information

Name: John Bannister
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1798
Death: 22nd Apr 1879
Age at death: 81

Crime

Convicted at: Stafford General Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 4th Aug 1842
Ship: Triton
Arrival: 19th Dec 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Bannister was transported on the Triton, departing 4th Aug 1842 and arriving 19th Dec 1842 with 257 passengers.

TritonTriton (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 162
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 10th July 2025

Place of origin: Penkridge, Staffordshire Offence; Stealing Beef. No; 7956. Aged; 44 years old. Status; Widower. 1879 - Inquests. Age: 80 years old. Ship to colony: Triton. Remarks: Free by Servitude Date of death: 22 Apr 1879 Date of inquest: 24 Apr 1879 Verdict: Rupture of the heart