Jeremiah Head

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Summary

Born
Jan 1823
Conviction
Arson
Departure
Aug 1845
Arrival
Jan 1846
Death
Jul 1857
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Personal Information

Name: Jeremiah Head
Gender: Unknown
Born: 1st Jan 1823
Death: 26th Jul 1857
Age at death: 34

Crime

Crime: Arson
Convicted at: Suffolk Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Aug 1845
Ship: Mayda
Arrival: 8th Jan 1846
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Jeremiah Head was transported on the Mayda, departing 27th Aug 1845 and arriving 8th Jan 1846 with 199 passengers.

Built 1845 at Sunderland. Wood barque of 582 Tons.

MaydaMayda (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 372
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 31st March 2025

Place of origin: Great Saxham, Suffolk Offence; Setting fire to 3 Barley stacks - 1st conviction Trade; Farm Labourer aged 22 years old, 5 ft 9 3/4 in 1847 - Off Norfolk Island per Pestongee Bomangee May 1847 1857 - DIED in Penal Establishment, Launceston - 26 July 1857