Abraham Leach

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Summary

Born
Jan 1821
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1844
Arrival
Jul 1844
Death
Aug 1875
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Personal Information

Name: Abraham Leach
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1821
Death: 22nd Aug 1875
Age at death: 54
Occupation: Baker

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster. Salford General Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 22nd Apr 1844
Arrival: 30th Jul 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Abraham Leach was transported on the Maria Somes, departing 22nd Apr 1844 and arriving 30th Jul 1844 with 264 passengers.

Maria SomesMaria Somes (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 59 (31)
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

Sheryl avatar
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on 12th September 2025

Prisoner discharged from H M Gaols, Port Arthur, week ending 30 Mar 1872 & 3 Apr 1872. Abraham Leach, per Maria Somes, T.L., tried at Port Arthur, received life, Scar right side of throat. Tasmania Police Gazette, 5th Apr 1872, p, p60.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 7th July 2025

Place of origin: Rochdale, Lancashire 1875 - Inquests Age: 60 years old. Ship to colony: Maria Somes (1) Remarks: Free by Servitude Date of death: 22 Aug 1875, Date of inquest: 25 Aug 1875 Verdict: Accidental death