John Evans

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Summary

Born
Jan 1804
Conviction
Robbery
Departure
Jun 1832
Arrival
Oct 1832
Death
Nov 1837
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Personal Information

Name: John Evans
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1804
Death: 3rd Nov 1837
Age at death: 33
Occupation: Sailor/mariner

Crime

Crime: Robbery
Convicted at: Southampton, Portsmouth Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 13th Jun 1832
Ship: Planter
Arrival: 15th Oct 1832
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Evans was transported on the Planter, departing 13th Jun 1832 and arriving 15th Oct 1832 with 201 passengers.

PlanterPlanter (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 346
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 7th April 2025

Mary Johnson and J. Evans and his wife, were sentenced at our Sessions on Monday last, each to seven Years transportation, for robbing their lodgings. We. trust this will be a useful warning. Hampshire Chronicle 9 Jan 1832.

Michelle Carter avatar
3
on 7th April 2025

Convicted along with his wife Maria Evans (nee Rowe). She was transported on the Fanny (2) arriving in 1832

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 21st November 2021

1832-1833 - Description Book. Newcastle Overseer at General Hospital. Crime; Absconding and Robbery 1832 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, No; 32 - 2183. 109 Name: John Evans. Able to Read & write. Married with 1 male child Offence; Robbing Lodgings. Trade; Seaman. Age: 28 [1804] Date of Conviction: 2 Jan 1832 Place of Conviction: Southampton Vessel: Planter - 15 Oct 1832 1837 - 24 Jun. North Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia. Entrance Book 1837 - Port Macquarie Penal Settlement. Port Macquarie: Monthly Returns, No; 38. John Evans. Planter. Remarks; DEAD 1837 - New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, Name: John Evans Ship; Planter. Date of Death: 3 Nov 1837 District: P Macquarie