John Pleace

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Summary

Born
Jan 1806
Conviction
Stealing boots/shoes
Departure
Aug 1836
Arrival
Nov 1836
Death
Jan 1876
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Personal Information

Name: John Pleace
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1806
Death: 1st Jan 1876
Age at death: 70
Occupation: Tailor

Crime

Convicted at: Devon. Plymouth Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Aug 1836
Arrival: 15th Nov 1836
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Pleace was transported on the Henry Porcher, departing 1st Aug 1836 and arriving 15th Nov 1836 with 261 passengers.

1825 Journey. On Saturday morning (3 Dec) arrived from London and Dublin, the ship Henry Porcher, Captain John Thompson, with 175 male prisoners, having lost one man - the rest in good health. She sailed from London the 10th of July, and Dublin the 5th of August. The guard comprises a detachment of the 47th Regiment, under the orders of Captain Donaldson. The Surgeon Superintendent is Dr. CARTER, R. N. Sydney Gazette, 5 Dec 1825.

Henry PorcherHenry Porcher (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 325 (165)
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

Patricia Engler avatar
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on 13th August 2017

I believe he died in the Ballarat Benevolent Asylum in 1876 under the name John Place. He had been in and out of the Ballarat Benevolent Asylum a number of times. His listed place of birth in the final entry of the Ballarat Benevolent Asylum is Devonport and his parents were Ann and John Pleace.