Peter Byron

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Summary

Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Desertion
Departure
Apr 1843
Arrival
Aug 1843
Death
Jan 1893
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Personal Information

Name: Peter Byron
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: 1st Jan 1893
Age at death: 74
Occupation: House servant

Crime

Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Montreal, Canada, Court Martial
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Apr 1843
Ship: Cressy
Arrival: 28th Aug 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Peter Byron was transported on the Cressy, departing 28th Apr 1843 and arriving 28th Aug 1843 with 296 passengers.

CressyCressy (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 299 (151)
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

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TRIAL; 4 November 1851. Desertion Height; 5 ft 6 1/4 inches aged 24 years old. Trade; House Servant. 23rd Regiment - 6 years No; 9521. 1889 - New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-22 page 168 (15 Jan 1889 to 15 Oct 1889) - Discharged at own request 1899 - Burial. 5 July 1893. Cornelian Bay, Pauper, Section A, Number 233 1888 - Launceston Invalid Depot: POL709-1-22 page 164 (15 Jun 1888 to 04 Oct 1888) 1889 - Launceston Invalid Depot: POL709-1-23 page 119 (17 Dec 1889 to 16 Jul 1891) - Discharged at own request. 1893 - Possible Death Record - RGD35/1/14 no 512 Peter Bryon died New Town Charitable Institution aged 73 years old. Trade; Cook. Born Ireland