Jesse Evans

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Summary

Born
Jan 1776
Conviction
Stealing fowls (chickens/ducks)
Departure
Jan 1832
Arrival
Jun 1832
Death
Jul 1834
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Personal Information

Name: Jesse Evans
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1776
Death: 26th Jul 1834
Age at death: 58
Occupation: Gardener/Nurseryman

Crime

Convicted at: Somerset Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 26th Jan 1832
Ship: John
Arrival: 8th Jun 1832
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

Jesse Evans was transported on the John, departing 26th Jan 1832 and arriving 8th Jun 1832 with 200 passengers.

John 1st arrived in Sydney Cove on the 25th November 1827. 185 Male convicts. of which 7 were sent to the hospital, 3 Died. Surgeon Superintendent- Died on the voyage . John - 1836/1837 Voyage. Medical Journal was lost on the homeward passage by the shipwreck of the Ship "Medora' There is an index only.

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References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 261 (131)
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 13th July 2021

Transportation— … Fourteen years - Jesse Evans, stealing fowls …. Dorset County Chronicle, 7 July 1831.

D Wong avatar
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on 11th March 2013

Jesse Evans was 55 years old on arrival in NSW. His native place was Somersetshire. 26/7/1834: Jesse died aged 58 in the Parish of Sydney. (Convict Death Register)