Summary
Born
Jan 1824
Conviction
Insubordination
Departure
Nov 1847
Arrival
Feb 1848
Death
Mar 1848
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Personal Information
Name: John Chivers
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1824
Death: 20th Mar 1848
Age at death: 24
Occupation: Bricklayer
Voyage
Departed: 10th Nov 1847
Ship: Salween
Arrival: 1st Feb 1848
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Chivers was transported on the Salween, departing 10th Nov 1847 and arriving 1st Feb 1848 with 29 passengers.
Sailed from Calcutta to Van Diemens Land (non-convict ship - 29 prisoners on board)
Salween (generic)References
| Primary Source | http://search.archives.tas.gov.au page 82 Misc Conduct Book CON16-1-3 Image 435 CON37-1-4 Image 82 |
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Convict Notes
State Library of Queensland on 11th June 2012
John was charged with insubordination (striking his sergeant)and desertion. Kirkee Court Martial (presumed to be Khadki, India). Arrived VDL 1 Feb 1848 and assigned immediately to Lymington Hospital. Died at hospital 20 March 1848. His trade was given as a bricklayer, 5'11", had served 5yrs in 10th regiment. Native Place: Orpington, Kent.