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Sylvester Neyton

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Summary

Born
Jan 1813
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jul 1831
Arrival
Nov 1831
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Sylvester Neyton
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1813
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Labourer - general
Aliases: Newton

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Norfolk, Borough of Kings Lynn Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 22nd Jul 1831
Ship: Strathfieldsay
Arrival: 15th Nov 1831
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Sylvester Neyton was transported on the Strathfieldsay, departing 22nd Jul 1831 and arriving 15th Nov 1831 with 224 passengers.

StrathfieldsayStrathfieldsay (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 165 (85). Tasmanian Archives - convict records. Newspapers online https://trove.nla.gov.au
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

Claims

"My 3rd Great Grandfather. I am researching his life. AKA Silvester Newton"

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Convict Notes

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on 29th March 2019

APPREHENDED: 25 June 1833 - Sylvester NEYTON. (ref. Hobart Town Chronicle) COUNTRY POLICE REPORT, 18 April 1838 - Oatlands Court - Sylvester NEYTON, for insubordination, 12 mths in chains. (ref. Hobart Town Courier 27 April 1838)

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on 27th March 2019

Sylvester NEYTON was convicted at Kings Lynn, Norfolk, England on 25 Oct 1830 for stealing spoons and wearing apparrel. Gaol report: "connections supposed to be very respectful". 7 yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania), Australia per the ship "Strathfieldsay" arriving 15 Nov 1831. Single man Colony of VDL: Several notes of misconduct and punishments. June 1833: original sentence extended by 3 yrs. Served time at Port Arthur Penal Settlement. Pass holder status granted. Last note on record in 1840.