John Clitsome

Summary

Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Mar 1828
Arrival
Aug 1828
Death
Jan 1885
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Personal Information

Name: John Clitsome
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: 26th Jan 1885
Age at death: 74
Occupation: Carter

Crime

Convicted at: Somerset Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: Life

Voyage

Departed: 13th Mar 1828
Arrival: 10th Aug 1828
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Clitsome was transported on the Bengal Merchant, departing 13th Mar 1828 and arriving 10th Aug 1828 with 170 passengers.

Bengal MerchantBengal Merchant (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 338
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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Launceston Invalid Depot: POL709-1-16 page 164 (09 Aug 1879 to 07 Oct 1879) New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-17 page 159 (10 Apr 1880 to 28 Sep 1880) POL709-1-18 page 80 (22 Jan 1881 to 17 May 1881) POL709-1-19 page 40 (21 Nov 1881 to 07 Mar 1882) POL709-1-19 page 175 (04 Oct 1882 to 25 Oct 1882) POL709-1-19 page 159 (25 Jun 1883 to 02 Oct 1883) POL709-1-19 page 184 (10 Nov 1883 to 12 Nov 1883) Deaths; 26 Jan 1885 aged 77 years old at the New Town Pauper Establishment, Labourer RGD35/1/10 no 2188