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Transportation
John Lear was transported on the Lord William Bentinck, departing 11th Apr 1838 and arriving 26th Aug 1838 with 321 passengers.
Lord William Bentinck (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 244. Tasmanian Archives - convicts |
| 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
New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, Tasmania. 1841 No; 1134 Name; John Lear Ship arrived by; L. W. Bentinck Remarks; DIED - 8 Aug 1840 Alphabetical Registers of Male Convicts. (CON23) No; 1134 Name; John Lear Height; 5 ft 2 1/2 in Complexion; Sallow Hair; Black Eyes; Hazel Age; 19 Trade; Labourer Native Place; Grays ?? Lane
John Lear was convicted at the CCC, London on 14/08/1837 for Larceny. 7yr sentence. Transported to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) on the 'Ld Wm Bentink) arriving 1838. Single man. Clear record in Colony. 11/08/1840 at Launceston.