John Spencer

Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Sep 1839
Arrival
Jan 1840
Death
Jan 1874
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Personal Information

Name: John Spencer
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: 1st Jan 1874
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Sussex Assizes
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 20th Sep 1839
Ship: Canton
Arrival: 12th Jan 1840
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Spencer was transported on the Canton, departing 20th Sep 1839 and arriving 12th Jan 1840 with 241 passengers.

CantonCanton (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 96
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

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 25th August 2025

1874 - INQUEST. On the 27th upon the body of John Spencer. F.S. per Canton, aged about 68 years old, gardener. Verdict;- "Natural causes, to with, disease of the heart" POL709-1-11 page 145