Summary
Born
Dec 1806
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Aug 1826
Arrival
Nov 1826
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: John Bithell
Gender: Male
Born: 31st Dec 1806
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Agricultural labourer
Aliases: Bethel
Crime
Crime: Stealing clothes
Convicted at: Lancaster, Borough of Wigan Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Transportation
John Bithell was transported on the Speke, departing 5th Aug 1826 and arriving 26th Nov 1826 with 156 passengers.
Speke (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 49 (26) |
| 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
Level 346
Level 346
Absconded. Bethel John, Speke, 27, Farmer's Boy, Lancashire, 5 feet 2½, hazel eyes, brown hair, ruddy comp. moon and stars on the right, anchor and A B on left arm, sun on the left leg, from Razor Back. Sydney Gazette, 16 Jan 1833.
Level 346
Level 346
Hulk Records. HO-9-4-4. Page 23 Justitia Hulk Received 1 June 1826. From Liverpool John Bithell, age 19, Stg Wg. Appl, &c. Tried at Wigan Q S, 3 April 1826, 7 years. Transported 26 July 1826.