John Fewkes

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Summary

Born
Jan 1821
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Oct 1842
Arrival
Jan 1843
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Fewkes
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1821
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Tailor

Crime

Convicted at: Leicester Borough Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Oct 1842
Arrival: 18th Jan 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Fewkes was transported on the Duchess Of Northumberland, departing 1st Oct 1842 and arriving 18th Jan 1843 with 271 passengers.

Duchess Of NorthumberlandDuchess Of Northumberland (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 216
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 8th September 2024

No; 8705 Offence; Stealing 2 metal bells 1846 - 5 Sep. Trial; 3 Sept. Offence; Larceny under 5 pounds. Sentence; Imprisonment with hard labour in chains. 18 months. 1848 - 15 May. Offence; Shooting with a gun on Sunday - Reprimanded 1849 - 30 April. Offence; Absconding. Sentence; 18 months' imprisonment & hard labour 1852 - 23 April, Ticket of Leave. 1853 - 29 March. Ticket of Leave revoked. Absent from muster