John Hancock

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Summary

Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Feb 1836
Arrival
Jun 1836
Death
Jan 1870
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Personal Information

Name: John Hancock
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: 1st Jan 1870
Age at death: 53
Occupation: Painter & glazier

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Somerset Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Feb 1836
Arrival: 15th Jun 1836
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Hancock was transported on the Strathfieldsaye, departing 11th Feb 1836 and arriving 15th Jun 1836 with 272 passengers.

StrathfieldsayeStrathfieldsaye (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 240
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 22nd June 2014

Ticket Of Leave: 44/2777 granted by the Queanbeyan Bench Conditional Pardon 49/1558

State Library of Queensland on 4th May 2012

I am looking for information to track a convict relative by the name of hancock, possibly john who we believe was a convict at port arthur in the 1800 period The area he came from in England was Box,Wiltshire or the Summerset area. I am not sure what his parents or siblings names were but possibly his parents names where John & Mary Hancock from Box Wiltshire. Possible prisoner John Hancock jr was born in 1810 on May 8th in Box Wiltshire. U K . if anyone can help with any informatoin my name is Mary O'Connor nee (Hancock) EMAIL address mpocon@bigpond.com Australia.