John Blewitt

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Mar 1839
Arrival
Jul 1839
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Blewitt
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Aliases: Hardcastle (Alias)

Crime

Convicted at: Essex Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 16th Mar 1839
Arrival: 23rd Jul 1839
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Blewitt was transported on the Marquis Of Hastings, departing 16th Mar 1839 and arriving 23rd Jul 1839 with 241 passengers.

Marquis Of HastingsMarquis Of Hastings (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 3 (2)
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 17th July 2025

John Blewitt alias Hardcastle, William Clark were convicted of stealing ewe sheep the property of James Posten of South Ockendon — Guilty;  Blewitt 15, and Clark 10 years’ transportation; Essex and Herts Mercury, 10 July 1838.