David Gunter

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Summary

Born
Jan 1807
Conviction
Malicious wounding
Departure
May 1835
Arrival
Aug 1835
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: David Gunter
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1807
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Stonemason

Crime

Convicted at: Carmarthen Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th May 1835
Ship: Norfolk
Arrival: 28th Aug 1835
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

David Gunter was transported on the Norfolk, departing 12th May 1835 and arriving 28th Aug 1835 with 282 passengers.

1832 Voyage - Norfolk 3 from Ireland. Henniker - Master. William Clifford - Surgeon Superintendent. Total originally embarked; 200. Died on voyage; 5. Arrived in Sydney Cove 9 February 1832

NorfolkNorfolk (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 51 (27)
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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Place of origin: Pembroke, Pembrokeshire UK, Criminal Records. Name David Gunter Criminal Date 1834 Charge Cutting and Maiming Sentence 7 Years Conviction Date 12 Jul Conviction Place Carmarthen Tried together; David Gunter, John Martin & Sarah Gunter ** WIFE; Sarah Gunter. Departed: 30th Oct 1834 Ship: New Grove. Arrival: 27th Mar 1835. Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land No; 1096. CON31-1-16 Image 178 Status; Married - 1 child. Trade; Rough Stone Mason & Brick layer aged 28 years old 1840 - Misconduct. ?? assaulting his wife, severely, discharged his wife not appearing against him 1841 - Free Certificate; No; 522. 14 July 1841. 1848 - DEPARTURES; As a Passenger. Status: Free by servitude Departure date: 8 Sep 1848 Departure port: Launceston. Ship: Elizabeth. Ship to colony: Norfolk Bound to: Port Phillip POL220/1/1 p25