Henry Collett

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Mar 1827
Arrival
Jul 1827
Death
Sep 1836
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Personal Information

Name: Henry Collett
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: 9th Sep 1836
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Worcester Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 26th Mar 1827
Arrival: 31st Jul 1827
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Henry Collett was transported on the Governor Ready, departing 26th Mar 1827 and arriving 31st Jul 1827 with 190 passengers.

Governor ReadyGovernor Ready (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 132
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 25th May 2025

1835 - New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. Tasmania No; 785 Assigned; Hospital DIED; 9 September 1836

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 4th March 2021

National Archives. Criminal Petitions. HO 17/15/1551827 Feb 7 Prisoner name: Henry Collett. Court and date of trial: Worcester Assizes July 1826. Crime: Stealing wearing apparel from a property in Astley, Worcestershire, belonging to Richard Bury. Initial sentence: Death commuted to transportation for life. Gaoler's report: Character bad. Annotated (Outcome): Refused 15 February 1827. Petitioner(s): Elizabeth Collett and eight signatories. Grounds for clemency (Petition Details): First offence; got into bad company; distressed wife; family dependants. Other papers: Forwarding letter with petition from Elizabeth Collett. Additional Information: On board York hulk at Gosport [Hampshire].