John Jeffery

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Summary

Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Nov 1827
Arrival
Mar 1828
Death
Jan 1881
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Personal Information

Name: John Jeffery
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: 1st Jan 1881
Age at death: 70
Occupation: Errand boy

Crime

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

Voyage

Departed: 19th Nov 1827
Ship: Asia 1
Arrival: 13th Mar 1828
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Jeffery was transported on the Asia 1, departing 19th Nov 1827 and arriving 13th Mar 1828 with 102 passengers.

Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200

Asia 1Asia 1 (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 307 (155)
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

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 13th August 2025

John Jeffery, 13, labourer, with entering, the day time, the dwelling-house of Richard Stevens, of Frant, and stealing therein a goldĀ ring, 2 gilt neckerchief pins, and an half crown piece. Sussex Advertiser, 1 Aug 1825.

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 13th August 2025

The National Archives. Hulk Records. HO-9-2_4 Hulks at Chatham. Received: Nine from the Justitia, 25 Oct 1825. John Jeffery, age 13, CR. Ho. breaking, Tried Lewes, 30 July 1825, Life. How disposed of: NSW, per Asia, 9 Nov 1827.