John Lees

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Summary

Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Highway robbery
Departure
Oct 1838
Arrival
Jan 1839
Death
Jul 1868
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Personal Information

Name: John Lees
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: 3rd Jul 1868
Age at death: 59
Occupation: Cotton spinner

Crime

Convicted at: Lancaster Assizes
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 3rd Oct 1838
Ship: Gilmore
Arrival: 24th Jan 1839
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Lees was transported on the Gilmore, departing 3rd Oct 1838 and arriving 24th Jan 1839 with 278 passengers.

GilmoreGilmore (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 344 Conduct Record: CON31/1/25 CON34-1-8 Image 544 Description List: CON18/1/8 Page 503 CON23/1/2 No 1181
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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Native Place; Ashton under Line 1868 - DEATH; General Hospital Hobart Admission dates: 28 May 1868. Ship: Gilmore 2. Place of origin: Lincoln Date of death: 03 Jul 1868 from scirrhous of the Liver Resource: HSD145/1/1 July 1868