David Peach

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Summary

Born
Nov 1807
Conviction
Cow stealing
Departure
Oct 1837
Arrival
Jan 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: David Peach
Gender: Male
Born: 2nd Nov 1807
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Shepherd

Crime

Crime: Cow stealing
Convicted at: Lincoln Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 4th Oct 1837
Ship: Neptune
Arrival: 18th Jan 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

David Peach was transported on the Neptune, departing 4th Oct 1837 and arriving 18th Jan 1838 with 359 passengers.

NeptuneNeptune

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 167 (85)
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

D Wong avatar
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on 23rd January 2017

21/7/1837 Stamford Mercury Lincolnshire, England: Crown Court Beast-stealing at Spalding Common. David Peach, aged 30, was indicted for stealing two oxen, the property of Mr. Thos. Congreve, farmer, of Spalding Common, on the 11th. David was married with 1 child. 18/4/1840: The Cornwall Chronicle, Launceston: QUARTER SESSIONS. Before P. A. Mulgrave, Esq., and a Military Jury. THURSDAY, APRIL 9. David Peach was indicted for stealing one sheep, the property of Mr. Ashburner ; and Stephen Stratford, Robert Clare, and William Fox, stood charged with receiving he same, well knowing it to have been stolen. Peach was found guilty, and sentenced to seven years hard labour in chains at Port Arthur. The three other prisoners were acquitted, after a suitable admonition to be more careful for the future in selecting their acquaintenances. 17/10/1846 Launceston Examiner: MIDLAND AGRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION. SHEEP SHEARING. For the best shearing the prizes were awarded as follows :-The first, £2, to David Peach. 18/7/1851: CP After receiving his Conditional Pardon there was no further mention of David Peach, he was not listed on the Colonial Family Database, or in the departures or deaths on LincTas. In the Newspapers the next reference to David Peach was in the 1880's in Victoria - did not look like it was related to this man.

Paul Brooker avatar
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on 23rd January 2017

Left wife Sarah, and young daughter Ann, in England.