John Parsons

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Summary

Born
Jan 1832
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1852
Arrival
Jul 1852
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Parsons
Gender: Unknown
Born: 1st Jan 1832
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Devon. Exeter Quarter Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 16th Apr 1852
Arrival: 31st Jul 1852
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Parsons was transported on the Pestonjee Bomanjee, departing 16th Apr 1852 and arriving 31st Jul 1852 with 292 passengers.

Built 1835 at Dumbarton, Scotland. Wood barque of 595 Tons.

Pestonjee BomanjeePestonjee Bomanjee (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/17, Page Number 401 (203)
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 2nd March 2025

Native Place: Nr Exeter. Tried at Exeter Quarter Sessions on 3 July 1849 for Stealing Pruning knife & sheath. Parents: Thomas & Emily, Brothers: Thomas & Henry and Sister: Emily. Aged 20 on arrival in 1852 so born around 1832. Received Ticket of Leave in 1854.