John Barter

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Jun 1837
Arrival
Oct 1837
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Barter
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Somerset Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Jun 1837
Arrival: 9th Oct 1837
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Barter was transported on the Charles Kerr, departing 6th Jun 1837 and arriving 9th Oct 1837 with 250 passengers.

The Charles Kerr was built in Sunderland in 1826, 463 tons. The ship 'Charles Kerr' was also commissioned as an immigrant transport to bring mainly female persons to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) in 1835 - these women were NOT convicts.

Charles KerrCharles Kerr

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 75 (39)
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 4th September 2025

The Michaelmas adjourned Session for the Division of the County of Somerset was held on Monday last, and ended Thursday night. The following are the sentences of the prisoners…. Seven Years: … John Barter, for stealing a quantity of hay from Sylvanus Longman. … Sherborne Mercury, 31 Oct 1836.