Summary
Born
Jan 1801
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Jan 1836
Arrival
May 1836
Death
Sep 1836
Step 0 of 0
Personal Information
Name: John Otter
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1801
Death: 11th Sep 1836
Age at death: 35
Occupation: Unknown
Voyage
Departed: 20th Jan 1836
Ship: Elphinstone
Arrival: 24th May 1836
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Otter was transported on the Elphinstone, departing 20th Jan 1836 and arriving 24th May 1836 with 241 passengers.
Elphinstone (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 225 (115) |
| 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 221
Level 221
John Otter was 35 years old on arrival in VDL, and was transported for stealing 12 ewes and lambs, the property of Mr Smithson. Surgeons Report: Unexceptional, useful as a teacher. John had a Scar on top of his forehead, hazel eyes, dark brown hair, was 5'7 1/4" tall, married, wife Frances and 1 child. John died on 11/9/1836, less than 4 months after he arrived.
Level 4
Level 4
Baptised 15 Nov 1801 in Grayingham, Lincs, UK. Parents: Robert & Ann. Spouse: Frances Otter, married 10 Feb 1829 in Grayingham, Lincs, UK