Summary
Born
Jan 1807
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Aug 1852
Arrival
Dec 1852
Death
Apr 1869
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Personal Information
Name: John Fisher
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1807
Death: 9th Apr 1869
Age at death: 62
Occupation: Brickmaker
Crime
Crime: Stealing clothes
Convicted at: Lancaster Boro' of Manchester Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years
Voyage
Departed: 27th Aug 1852
Ship: Equestrian
Arrival: 16th Dec 1852
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Fisher was transported on the Equestrian, departing 27th Aug 1852 and arriving 16th Dec 1852 with 295 passengers.
Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.
Equestrian (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 503 (254) |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
Claims
"John Fisher is my 4th Great Grandfather"
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Kristy Price
Photos
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Convict Notes
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Offence; Stealing wearing apparel Status; Married Trade; Imperfect Brickmaker aged 45 years old Native Place; Near Manchester 1869 - General Hospital Hobart. John Fisher. Admission dates: 09 Apr 1869. Ship: Equestrian Place of origin: Cheshire. Date of death: 15 Apr 1869 aged 62 years old from Dysentery. Trade; Brickmaker HSD145/1/1 Apr 1869 & HSD146/1/1 1869 Image 1