Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
John Dean was transported on the Minerva, departing 25th May 1838 and arriving 28th Sep 1838 with 161 passengers.
The Minerva was built at Lancaster, England in 1804. 4 voyages bringing convict transportees to Australia.
Minerva (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 274. Tasmanian Archives - convicts http://search.archives.tas.gov.au/ImageViewer/image_viewer.htm?CON31-1-12,215,7,L,80 |
| 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




John Dean was convicted at the CCC, London on 23/10/1837 for stealing a coat & soap (previous conviction). 15yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Minerva', arriving 29/09/1838. Ship Surgeon's report: disorderly. Born abt 1820 Westminster. Aged 18yrs; 5'1 1/2"; single; fresh complexion; lt brown hair. Convict Record states his proper name was "John Read". Assignments in Colony. 12/04/1844 1st Class Convict 06/09/1844 3rd Class Convict several notes of misconduct on record.