John Henry Hitch

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Summary

Born
Jan 1796
Conviction
Fraud
Departure
Oct 1836
Arrival
Feb 1837
Death
Oct 1839
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Personal Information

Name: John Henry Hitch
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1796
Death: 11th Oct 1839
Age at death: 43
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Fraud
Convicted at: Hereford Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 27th Oct 1836
Ship: Norfolk
Arrival: 12th Feb 1837
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Henry Hitch was transported on the Norfolk, departing 27th Oct 1836 and arriving 12th Feb 1837 with 280 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 396
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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"John Hitch is my 4th great-grandfather"

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Convict Notes

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Baptism - 10 Oct 1796 • Leonard Stanley, Gloucestershire, England

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2/4/1836 Gloucestershire Chronicle Gloucestershire, England: John Hitch, a very respectable looking man, was placed at the bar on the charge of forging a bill of exchange with intent to defraud Wm. Norris, of Ledbury. The prisoner pleaded guilty, and he was sentenced to be transported for life.