Samuel Fletcher

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Summary

Born
Jan 1827
Conviction
Stealing fowls (chickens/ducks)
Departure
Sep 1845
Arrival
Dec 1845
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Samuel Fletcher
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1827
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Cambridge Boro' Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 6th Sep 1845
Arrival: 30th Dec 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Samuel Fletcher was transported on the Pestonjee Bomanjee, departing 6th Sep 1845 and arriving 30th Dec 1845 with 300 passengers.

Built 1835 at Dumbarton, Scotland. Wood barque of 595 Tons.

Pestonjee BomanjeePestonjee Bomanjee (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 380
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 23rd November 2025

Offence; Stealing 2 ducks No; 17275. Aged; 18 years old, height; 5 ft 5 inches, trade; Top sawyer