Hugh Jones

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Summary

Born
Jan 1821
Conviction
Stealing a watch
Departure
Mar 1842
Arrival
Aug 1842
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Hugh Jones
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1821
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster, Liverpool Borough Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 16th Mar 1842
Arrival: 11th Aug 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Hugh Jones was transported on the Surrey Or Surry, departing 16th Mar 1842 and arriving 11th Aug 1842 with 254 passengers.

Built at Harwich in 1811 a square-rigged transport ship of 443 tons and copper lined she had two decks with a height between decks of 5 ft. 8 ins. In 1818, she had a major refit increasing the decks (and convict carrying capacity) to three. She was owned by the London firm of F. & C.F. Mangles.

Surrey Or SurrySurrey Or Surry (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 40
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 13th July 2025

Place of origin: Aberdovery, Merionethshire, Wales Trade; Striker to a smith 14 days on the Hulk. 1880 - Brickfields Invalid Depot: POL709-1-17 page 99 (11 Mar 1880 to 15 Jun 1880) 1883 - Launceston. 7 February 1883. Offence; Assault - 1-month Hard labour