Gabriel Newton

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Summary

Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Jun 1841
Arrival
Oct 1841
Death
Jan 1875
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Personal Information

Name: Gabriel Newton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: 1st Jan 1875
Age at death: 64
Aliases: Abraham Newton

Crime

Convicted at: Cheshire Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 3rd Jun 1841
Arrival: 4th Oct 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Gabriel Newton was transported on the David Clarke, departing 3rd Jun 1841 and arriving 4th Oct 1841 with 308 passengers.

David ClarkeDavid Clarke (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 319 (161)
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 26th November 2025

Prisoner discharged from HM Gaol & Houses of Correction, Hobart Town & Launceston during the week of the 20th July & the 24th July 1872. At Launceston, Abraham Newton, per David Clarke, tried at Longford on the 20 Jun 1872 for indecency, served 1 month, native place Woodford, Cheshire, age 60 years, 5 feet 6 3/4 inches high, grey hair. Tasmania Police Gazette, 26th July 1872, p124.

Jillian Brewer avatar
96
on 20th September 2025

Born Woodford. Convicted of stealing a spade and two potatoes. TOL 21/12/1847. Certificate of Freedom 9 Dec 1854. Father Peter, Mother Elizabeth. Wife Jane.