John Prosser

Summary

Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jun 1827
Arrival
Sep 1827
Death
Sep 1845
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Personal Information

Name: John Prosser
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: 11th Sep 1845
Age at death: 37
Occupation: Weaver

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Hereford Assizes
Sentence term: Life

Voyage

Departed: 8th Jun 1827
Arrival: 27th Sep 1827
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Prosser was transported on the Prince Regent, departing 8th Jun 1827 and arriving 27th Sep 1827 with 182 passengers.

Prince Regent, 1820-21. On Tuesday arrived from Ireland, the ship Prince Regent, Captain Clifford. She left the Cove of Cork the 19th of September last, and brings, in excellent health, 144 male prisoners. Surgeon Superintendent, Dr. Taylor, R. N. The guard comprises 30 men of the 1st Foot (Royals), under orders of Lieut. Lewis. Sydney Gazette, 13 Jan 1821.

Prince RegentPrince Regent (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 191 (97)
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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John Prasser. Prince regent. Date of Death: 11/09/1845. Berrima. Found dead in bush. New South Wales, Australia, Convict Death Register, 1826-1879 --------------------------------------------------------------------- New South Wales, Australia, Tickets of Leave, 1810-1869 Ticket Date: 4 Jan 1844 Written across the T of L. - Found dead in the bush. Letter No; 47/8713. --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1828 New South Wales, Australia Census (TNA Copy) for John Prosser. New South Wales Census M-R 1828 No age. Remarks; Goal - Parramatta ------------------------------------------------------------------ New South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents, 1788-1842 Name: John Prosser. Age: 19. Date of conviction: 3 Apr 1827 Place of Conviction: Hereford. Estimated birth year: abt 1808 Vessel: Prince Regent (4). Port of Arrival: Sydney Cove Date of Arrival: 27 Sep 1827. Ticket of Leave: Yes Reads. Protestant. Single. Carpet Weaver. House Breaking. 5 Ft 3 1/4 Inches, Fair complexion, Brown Hair, Grey eyes