Summary
Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Sep 1839
Arrival
Jan 1840
Death
Jan 1893
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Personal Information
Name: Levi Chester
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: 1st Jan 1893
Age at death: 84
Occupation: Unknown
Voyage
Departed: 20th Sep 1839
Ship: Canton
Arrival: 12th Jan 1840
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Levi Chester was transported on the Canton, departing 20th Sep 1839 and arriving 12th Jan 1840 with 241 passengers.
Canton (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 94 |
| 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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5ft 51/2 ins tall. Stout, fresh complexion, oval visage, dark brown hair, hazel eyes. Arrived Hobart 12 Jan 1840. 18 month probation at Bridgewater then worked for Mr F Bryant New Norfolk. TOL granted March 2nd 1846. Conditional pardon Feb 1848. 16 Sep 1852 married Sarah Lee. Settled Melbourne. 3 children. Left wife Jane in Somerset who he had married 1831 plus 3 children. He had lived at Steerpoint, Burton Lane, East Coker when in England.