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John Blucher

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Summary

Born
Jan 1826
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Nov 1842
Arrival
Oct 1843
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Blucher
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1826
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Bricklayer

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Gloucester
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Nov 1842
Ship: Mandarin
Arrival: 16th Oct 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Blucher was transported on the Mandarin, departing 30th Nov 1842 and arriving 16th Oct 1843 with 40 passengers.

640 ton ship. The 1843 voyage carried the 51 Parkhurst Boys from the Isle of Wight bound for Van Diemen's Land. (Another 31 went to New Zealand.)These boys were categorised as "ticket of leave" or "apprentice" boys.

MandarinMandarin (generic)

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Primary SourceTasmanian Archives - convicts

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Convict Notes

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on 5th June 2016

John Blucher was convicted at Gloucester Aug 1840 for stealing money from a dwelling house. Had previously run away from his employer where he was apprenticed. (Aged 13yrs). 10yr sentence. Sent to Parkhurst Prison for Boys, Isle of Wight - for 4 yrs. Further transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the ship 'Mandarin' arriving 16 Oct 1843. Single; Bricklayer and also had worked as a shoemaker; Protestant; can read & write; aged 17yrs; 4'7". Native place - Gloucester. 1 yr Probation period in VDL at Browns River. Numerous assignments of service work and some misconduct. Free Certificate 11 Oct 1850.