John Fitchett

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Summary

Born
Jan 1806
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Jun 1831
Arrival
Oct 1831
Death
Jan 1867
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Personal Information

Name: John Fitchett
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1806
Death: 14th Jan 1867
Age at death: 61
Occupation: Shepherd

Crime

Convicted at: Chester Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Jun 1831
Ship: Larkins
Arrival: 19th Oct 1831
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Fitchett was transported on the Larkins, departing 11th Jun 1831 and arriving 19th Oct 1831 with 279 passengers.

1829 Voyage - Ship; Larkins, Captain Campbell, from Cork the 10th August, with 195 male prisoners. A Surgeon Superintendent, P. Sprout, Esquire. Arrived; 22 December 1829. Recapitulation; Mustered; 196. Died on Voyage; 3. Disembarked; 1. Total; 200

LarkinsLarkins (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 113 (59)
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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Place of origin: Henbury, Cheshire Offence; Stealing Cider Has no living relatives at time of transportation 1867 - General Hospital Hobart. Name: Fitchell, John *** Ship: Larkins Date of death: 14 Jan 1867.