John Betts

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Stealing rabbits
Departure
Nov 1840
Arrival
Mar 1841
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Betts
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Baker/pastry cook

Crime

Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Nov 1840
Arrival: 17th Mar 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Betts was transported on the Lady Raffles, departing 30th Nov 1840 and arriving 17th Mar 1841 with 331 passengers.

Lady RafflesLady Raffles (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 246
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 2nd September 2025

Place of origin: Dumfries, Dumfriesshire Offence; Stealing a hare & 2 pheasants also a brush & knife Status; Married - 3 children. Wife; Mary Betts at ?? London Trade; Bread & Biscuit maker aged 33 years old 1851 - POSSIBLE MARRIAGE - 9 Dec 1851 John Betts, Baker ***. Marriage to; Ann Morris Chilton