Summary
Born
Jan 1822
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Feb 1840
Arrival
Jun 1840
Death
Jan 1844
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Personal Information
Name: Frederick Pearce
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1822
Death: 1st Jan 1844
Age at death: 22
Occupation: Plasterer and tiler
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Somerset, Bath Quarter Dessions
Sentence term: 10 years
Voyage
Departed: 24th Feb 1840
Ship: Mandarin
Arrival: 30th Jun 1840
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Frederick Pearce was transported on the Mandarin, departing 24th Feb 1840 and arriving 30th Jun 1840 with 212 passengers.
640 ton ship. The 1843 voyage carried the 51 Parkhurst Boys from the Isle of Wight bound for Van Diemen's Land. (Another 31 went to New Zealand.)These boys were categorised as "ticket of leave" or "apprentice" boys.
Mandarin (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 154 |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
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Frederick was transported for stealing meat. On his record it says accidentally shot by constable George Abel at Port Arthur 1844.