John Blakeley

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Summary

Born
Jan 1805
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Jul 1825
Arrival
Dec 1825
Death
Dec 1873
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Personal Information

Name: John Blakeley
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1805
Death: 15th Dec 1873
Age at death: 68
Occupation: Leather trunk maker

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Jul 1825
Ship: Medway
Arrival: 14th Dec 1825
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Blakeley was transported on the Medway, departing 28th Jul 1825 and arriving 14th Dec 1825 with 173 passengers.

Built in Rochester, England in 1810. 435 tons. The 'Medway' was also used as a convict Hulk ship off Bermuda

MedwayMedway (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 287 (145) HSD104/1/1
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 9th July 2025

Trade; Trunk Maker Height; 5 ft 5 inches aged 20 years old 1841 - New Norfolk Colonial Hospital Admission dates: Apr 1841 Ship to colony: Medway Remarks: Admitted with Mania 1873 - DIED; New Norfolk Hospital - 15 December 1873