John Pett

Summary

Born
Jan 1806
Conviction
Stealing fowls (chickens/ducks)
Departure
May 1835
Arrival
Aug 1835
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Pett
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1806
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Shepherd

Crime

Convicted at: Kent Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th May 1835
Ship: Norfolk
Arrival: 28th Aug 1835
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Pett was transported on the Norfolk, departing 12th May 1835 and arriving 28th Aug 1835 with 282 passengers.

1832 Voyage - Norfolk 3 from Ireland. Henniker - Master. William Clifford - Surgeon Superintendent. Total originally embarked; 200. Died on voyage; 5. Arrived in Sydney Cove 9 February 1832

NorfolkNorfolk (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 56
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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on 9th December 2015

John Pett was transported along with his brother Henry (also on board the Norfolk) for stealing fowls. Gaol Report: disposition appears quiet, addicted to Drunkenness connected with Smugglers convicted & imprisoned, tried for Sheep Stealing and acquitted. John was 29 years old on arrival, he was 5’7” tall, blue eyes, black hair, sallow complexion, single, large scar on throat.- lost for mid: & ring fingers rt hand. 1835 Muster: Assigned to B. Horne Esq. 1843: Free Certificate.