John Minns

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Summary

Born
Jan 1825
Conviction
Stealing clothes
Departure
Apr 1843
Arrival
Aug 1843
Death
Aug 1843
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Personal Information

Name: John Minns
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1825
Death: 26th Aug 1843
Age at death: 18
Occupation: Weaver

Crime

Convicted at: Norfolk, Norwich City Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

Departed: 12th Apr 1843
Ship: Gilmore
Arrival: 19th Aug 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Minns was transported on the Gilmore, departing 12th Apr 1843 and arriving 19th Aug 1843 with 254 passengers.

GilmoreGilmore (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 274
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 29th July 2023

1842 - Norfolk Criminal Registers John Minns. Age; 17 years. Trial Date; 18 October 1842. Offence; Larceny, before convicted of Felony. 1842 - 5 November 1842. Received on board the ship; Justitia moored at Woolwich. Age; 17 years [born about 1825] Offence; Stealing a coat. 1843 - Australian Convict Transportation Registers Trail Date; 18 October 1843 Noted against name; DIED; 26 August 1843 UK, Royal Navy Medical Journals, Placed on Sick List; 14 August 1843 Age; 20 years [born about 1823] Discharged; To Hospital Hobart Town. V.D.L. 22 August 1843 Disease; Scurvy

Leonie Dolley avatar
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on 30th April 2013

No details on Johns record except he died in the Hobart Hospital 28\8\1843.