Summary
Born
Jan 1805
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jul 1824
Arrival
Nov 1824
Death
Jan 1827
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Personal Information
Name: John Challis
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1805
Death: 1st Jan 1827
Age at death: 22
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Norfolk, Great Yarmouth Town and Borough , Oyer and Terminer Peace and Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 14 years
Voyage
Departed: 3rd Jul 1824
Ship: Princess Charlotte
Arrival: 9th Nov 1824
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Challis was transported on the Princess Charlotte, departing 3rd Jul 1824 and arriving 9th Nov 1824 with 139 passengers.
Princess Charlotte (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/5, Page Number 154 |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Level 347
Level 347
John Challis, aged 17, was found guilty of stealing a quantity of rope, the property of Samuel Jay, and sentenced to be transported for 14 years. Norfolk Chronicle, 24 April 1824.
Level 338
Level 338
1824 - Conduct Record. CON31-1-16 Transported for "Stealing 20 Fathom Rope" Gaol Report; Been Convicted before. Housebreaking twice. Flogged. Bad connections
Level 347
Level 347
Burial Record in parish of St John, Launceston; https://stors.tas.gov.au/RGD34-1-1p067j2k John Challice, abode Launceston, age 22, Prisoner. Ship Princess Charlotte, Buried 20 Mar 1827.