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Summary

Born
Jan 1825
Conviction
Stealing corn
Departure
Feb 1851
Arrival
Jun 1851
Death
Dec 1862
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Personal Information

Name: Henry Merritt
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1825
Death: 3rd Dec 1862
Age at death: 37
Occupation: Sawyer (top or bottom)

Crime

Crime: Stealing corn
Convicted at: Sussex. Chichester Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Feb 1851
Ship: Cornwall
Arrival: 11th Jun 1851
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Henry Merritt was transported on the Cornwall, departing 28th Feb 1851 and arriving 11th Jun 1851 with 300 passengers.

CornwallCornwall (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 58
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 10th October 2015

Served part sentence at Gibraltar Married Mar Ann Gaffin (free) Hobart 21/03/1853 Died South Australia, run over by cart 03/12/1862