John Edwards

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Summary

Born
Jan 1810
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Dec 1832
Arrival
May 1833
Death
Oct 1833
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Personal Information

Name: John Edwards
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1810
Death: 12th Oct 1833
Age at death: 23
Occupation: Ploughman/shearer
Aliases: John Edwards 1

Crime

Convicted at: Gloucester Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Dec 1832
Ship: Jupiter
Arrival: 28th May 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Edwards was transported on the Jupiter, departing 31st Dec 1832 and arriving 28th May 1833 with 176 passengers.

JupiterJupiter (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 519 (260)
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 23rd February 2022

Description List. CON18-1-11 Trade; Ploughman Height; 5 ft 2 in Age; 23 years 1833 - Burials in the Parish of Hobart Town in the County of Buckingham in the Year; 1833 No; 1291 Name; John Edwards Abode; Hobart Town from Hospital When buried; 16 October 1833 Age; 23 years Ship’s Name; Jupiter Quality or profession. Convict

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 23rd February 2022

Conduct Record. CON31-1-11. Trial; 11 August 1832. Transported for Burglary [House Breaking] Previous Offence; Stealing Tools - Acquitted DIED in H. M. C. Hospital 10 October 1833. Memo Col Surgeon J Scott. Esq.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 30th May 2021

New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters. Year; 1833 No; 368 Name; John Edwards ** 2 by same name on board ** Ship; Jupiter Noted against name; DIED; 12 Oct 1833