Henry Gibson

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Summary

Born
Jan 1826
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Apr 1843
Arrival
Aug 1843
Death
Apr 1876
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Personal Information

Name: Henry Gibson
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1826
Death: 6th Apr 1876
Age at death: 50
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Somerset. Wells Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Apr 1843
Ship: Cressy
Arrival: 28th Aug 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Henry Gibson was transported on the Cressy, departing 28th Apr 1843 and arriving 28th Aug 1843 with 296 passengers.

CressyCressy (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 294
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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No; 9582 Trial; 24 October 1842. Name Henry Gibson Age 16 ****** Estimated Birth Year abt 1826 Date of Trial 24 Oct 1842 - Somerset, England Sheep Stealing - 10 years Sentence Transportation CON14-1-22 Image 39 - Trade Butchers Boy aged 18 years old CON33-1-40/CON33-1-40p96. Aged; 18 years old, Height; 5 ft 4 3/4 inches 1849 - 5 June 1849. Ticket of Leave 1852 - 25 October 1852. Free Certificate 1876 - General Hospital Hobart - Ward 5 Admission dates: 20 Mar 1876 Ship: Cressy, Free by servitude, Butcher Place of origin: Somerset Date of death: 06 Apr 1876. Diarrhea Buried by friends