John Disley

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Summary

Born
Jan 1816
Conviction
Obtaining by false pretences
Departure
Feb 1851
Arrival
Jun 1851
Death
May 1882
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Personal Information

Name: John Disley
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1816
Death: 21st May 1882
Age at death: 66

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Feb 1851
Ship: Cornwall
Arrival: 11th Jun 1851
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Disley was transported on the Cornwall, departing 28th Feb 1851 and arriving 11th Jun 1851 with 300 passengers.

CornwallCornwall (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 44
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

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on 26th June 2025

Place of origin: Preston, Lancashire Offence; Stealing groceries under false pretenses. Trade; Farm Labourer. Height; 5 ft 5 inches aged 34 years old 1879 - Health & Welfare Name; Robert Disley*** Ship to colony: Cornwall Brickfields Invalid Depot: POL709-1-17 page 63 (30 May 1879 to 09 Apr 1880) - LEFT with-out permission. 1882 - Death; 21 May 1882. RGD35/1/10 no 192 Name; Robert Disley/Desley *** Died Brickfields Pauper Establishment aged 68 years old, Labourer