John Betts

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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.

GilmoreGilmore (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 340
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 25th August 2025

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.