Richard Jones

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Summary

Born
Jan 1800
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
Aug 1832
Arrival
Dec 1832
Death
Mar 1833
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Personal Information

Name: Richard Jones
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1800
Death: 1st Mar 1833
Age at death: 33
Occupation: Labourer - general

Crime

Convicted at: Surrey Quarter Session
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Aug 1832
Ship: York
Arrival: 29th Dec 1832
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Richard Jones was transported on the York, departing 11th Aug 1832 and arriving 29th Dec 1832 with 201 passengers.

The York I was built in Southwick, West Sussex, England in 1819. 429 tons. Three voyages to Australia with transport convicts - 1829, 1830 and 1832. The York II was built in Sunderland, England in 1854. 940 ton ship. Transported convicts and pensioner guards and families to Western Australia in 1862.

YorkYork (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 393 (197)
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 6th January 2025

CON23-1-2/CON23-1-2-P124 No; 614. Aged; 32 years old Trade; Labourer Trial; 9 July 1832 Remarks; CUT HIS THROAT in March. Memo P. Supt. 24 August 1833