David Death

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Stealing boots/shoes
Departure
Dec 1832
Arrival
May 1833
Death
Jan 1839
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Personal Information

Name: David Death
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: 1st Jan 1839
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Shoemaker/bootmaker

Crime

Convicted at: Suffolk Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 20th Dec 1832
Ship: Lotus
Arrival: 16th May 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

David Death was transported on the Lotus, departing 20th Dec 1832 and arriving 16th May 1833 with 216 passengers.

LotusLotus (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 512
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 30th May 2023

On Wednesday last, Thomas Norton, Wm. Greensmith, John Barker, and John Goodrich, were removed from Ipswich County Gaol, to be put on board the York hulk at Gosport, in order to be transported for 14 years; and Ephriam Doe, Samuel Firman, David Death, & John Williams, to be transported for 7 years. Bury and Norwich Post, 18 April 1832.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 5th June 2021

New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. Year; 1841 No; 844 Name; David Death Ship; Lotus Noted against name; DIED; 1 Jan 1839

greg petersen avatar
59
on 28th April 2017

conduct report states: Transported for stealing boots etc. Gaol report: Bad Character, Hulk Report: Good. Single Stated this offence: stealing a coat and a pair of boots. February 11th 1835: refusing his provisions, admonished. June 3rd 1835: Disobedience of orders & insolence, admonished. October 1st 1838: misconduct in his hired service, hard labour and? 14 days Accidentally drowned at Swanport 1 Jan 1839