Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
John Fist was transported on the Pestonjee Bomanjee, departing 16th Apr 1852 and arriving 31st Jul 1852 with 292 passengers.
Built 1835 at Dumbarton, Scotland. Wood barque of 595 Tons.
Pestonjee Bomanjee (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 405 (205) |
| 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 |
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Convict Notes
John Fist arrived in Table Cape after receiving his pardon in May 1854
John was the son of John Fist and Jemima Hawkins, one of eight children. 5/5/1863: Married Ann Robinson at Horton, Tasmania. Children: William Joseph 1864 (Tas.) and Henry Johnstone Fist 1865-1942. 12/9/1903 The Argus, Melbourne: FIST.--On the 11th September, at his residence, "Ebenezer," 296 Barkly-street, East Brunswick, John, the beloved husband of Ann Fist, for 30 years in the employ of John Connell and Co., aged 72 years. "Absent from the body, present with the Lord." 15/9/1903 The Age, Melbourne: FELIX LODGE, G.U.O.O.F.— The Members of this Lodge and the Order in general are respectfully invited - to follow the remain of their Bro., JOHN FIST, P.N.F., to the place of internment, Melbourne Cemetery. Funeral to leave his residence, 296 Barkly-street, East Brunswick, THIS DAY (Tuesday), 15th September, at 2 p.m. THOS. GREEN, Secretary.
Arrived 31/08/1852 Farmer at Table Cape Tas Storeman in Melbourne 1868-1903 Farmer in Sisters Creek Tas 1885-1890
John Fist was 20 years old on arrival in VDL. He was transported for stealing jewelry and clothes. John was 5'4" tall, single, could read and write a little, C of E, fresh complexion, dark brown hair, grey eyes, medium nose, mouth and chin, scar on forehead right side. John's brothers were: Thomas, William, George. Sisters: Elizabeth, Maria, Elvina, all at his native place, Canterbury. 31/5/1853: TOL 7/6/1853: Recommended for CP 16/5/1854: CP approved. By 1863 John had already been in Victoria for a while.