Summary
Born
Jan 1818
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Oct 1838
Arrival
Jan 1839
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: John Betts
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1818
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 10 years
Voyage
Departed: 3rd Oct 1838
Ship: Gilmore
Arrival: 24th Jan 1839
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Betts was transported on the Gilmore, departing 3rd Oct 1838 and arriving 24th Jan 1839 with 278 passengers.
Gilmore (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 340 |
| 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
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Place of origin: London, Middlesex Offence; Stealing a handkerchief & purse from a person No; 2964. Trade; Labourer aged 20 years old 1881 - New Town Charitable Institute: Name; John Betts. Ship; Gilmore POL709-1-18 page 183 (10 Aug 1881 to 15 Nov 1881) Admitted from the district of Campbell Town. Discharged at own request. Able to work.