Summary
Born
Oct 1804
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Mar 1845
Arrival
Jul 1845
Death
Apr 1891
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Personal Information
Name: John (The Younger) Conibear
Gender: Male
Born: 13th Oct 1804
Death: 28th Apr 1891
Age at death: 86
Occupation: Farmer
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Devon, Exeter Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 28th Mar 1845
Ship: Theresa
Arrival: 3rd Jul 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John (The Younger) Conibear was transported on the Theresa, departing 28th Mar 1845 and arriving 3rd Jul 1845 with 220 passengers.
Built 1834 at Calcutta. Wood barque of 497 Tons.
Theresa (generic)References
| Primary Source | Tasmanian State Archives |
| 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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John Changed his name to Reed upon completion of his 7 year sentence. This later became misspelt? to Reid.
State Library of Queensland on 26th July 2011
John Conibear was transported to Van Diemans Land for 7 years in the ship "Theresa" for stealing three geese in Devon, Engalnd. He arrived on 4th of July 1845 and after serving his time he changed his surname to Reed, his mother's maiden name, Elizabeth Reed. He died in Hobart in 1857. John was my great-great-grandfather.