Arthur Bassett

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Summary

Born
Jan 1815
Conviction
Obtaining money by false pretenses
Departure
Jan 1844
Arrival
May 1844
Death
Jan 1882
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Personal Information

Name: Arthur Bassett
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1815
Death: 1st Jan 1882
Age at death: 67
Occupation: Bricklayer

Crime

Convicted at: Staffordshire Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 25th Jan 1844
Arrival: 2nd May 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Arthur Bassett was transported on the Equestrian, departing 25th Jan 1844 and arriving 2nd May 1844 with 291 passengers.

Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.

EquestrianEquestrian (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 12
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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1877 - General Hospital Hobart: POL302/1/1 page 4 - 28 May 1877 1878 - General Hospital Hobart: POL302/1/1 page 6 - 28 Jan 1878. 1878 - Hamilton Police Office: POL302/1/1 page 7 - 08 Apr 1878. Name; Arthur Bassett alias William Parker. Aged; 49 years old. Discharged; Special Conveyance. 1881 - General Hospital Hobart: POL302/1/1 page 14 - 27 Apr 1881. Name; William Parker alias Arthur Bassett aged 52 years old, Died 27 April 1881