Summary
Born
Jan 1825
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Feb 1845
Arrival
Jun 1845
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: John Boucher
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1825
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Plasterer and tiler
Voyage
Departed: 26th Feb 1845
Ship: Mount Stuart Elphinstone
Arrival: 19th Jun 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Boucher was transported on the Mount Stuart Elphinstone, departing 26th Feb 1845 and arriving 19th Jun 1845 with 268 passengers.
Built 1826. Wood ship of 611 Tons.
Mount Stuart ElphinstoneReferences
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 246. Tasmanian Archives - convict record. |
| 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
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John BOUCHER was convicted at Glasgow, Scotland on 20 Sept 1843 for stealing a horse and gig. 7 yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the ship 'Mount Stuart Elphinstone' arriving Hobart 17 June 1845. Aged 20 yrs; plasterer; 5'4 3/4" height; Protestant; can read & write; sallow complexion; sandy hair; Hazel eyes. VDL: 12 mth Probation Period Several records of misconduct and punishments. 24 June 1852: Free Certificate issued.