John Brimfield

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Stealing a watch
Departure
Mar 1824
Arrival
Jul 1824
Death
Apr 1856
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Personal Information

Name: John Brimfield
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: 27th Apr 1856
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Salop Town of Ludlow Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Mar 1824
Ship: Phoenix
Arrival: 21st Jul 1824
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Brimfield was transported on the Phoenix, departing 29th Mar 1824 and arriving 21st Jul 1824 with 204 passengers.

Built at Thames, England 1798. 589 tons.

PhoenixPhoenix (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 133 (68)
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
341
on 6th July 2025

The following notice suggests that John had been with the field police prior to his conditional Pardon. Perhaps his early conditional pardon was the result of his activity in the Police? Colonial Secretary's Office, December 9, 1629. The Lieutenant Governor has been pleased to approve of the under-mentioned alterations in the police of th e territory: To the Field Police, Thomas Clewis, 992, per Thames, vice John Brimfield, resigned. Hobart Town Gazette, 19 Dec 1829.

Glenda Humes avatar
34
on 15th September 2013

Received conditional pardon 15 Oct 1829; married Rebecca Downs (Downes) 16 June 1833 Green Ponds, Bothwell area. Lived at Fordell estate in Bothwell; buried in Bothwell.