Samuel Gaskin

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Summary

Born
Jan 1800
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1834
Arrival
Aug 1834
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Samuel Gaskin
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1800
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Derby Quarter Session
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 2nd Apr 1834
Arrival: 11th Aug 1834
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Samuel Gaskin was transported on the John Barry, departing 2nd Apr 1834 and arriving 11th Aug 1834 with 319 passengers.

John BarryJohn Barry (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 316
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 29th September 2016

Samuel Gaskin was 34 years old on arrival and was transported for 'stealing two asses'. Medical and surgical journal of the convict ship John Barry 1834: Folio 5: Samuel Gaskin, aged 40; case number 9; disease or hurt, dysentery. Put on sick list, 16 June 1834 at sea; discharged 28 June 1834 cured. Samuel was born in Balsover, Derby, he was 5'8" tall, brown hair, hazel eyes, scar back of right hand. Married, 1 child and Wife Mary at Native Place: Bolsover 1835: Muster: Invalided. 11/5/1835: Wardsman at the Port Barracks 6/10/1840: TOL 11/2/1843: Was working in the Government Garden. 7/1/18245: TOL 4/1/1845: Was a watchman.