John Poole

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Summary

Born
Jan 1804
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Mar 1831
Arrival
Aug 1831
Death
Sep 1885
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Personal Information

Name: John Poole
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1804
Death: 24th Sep 1885
Age at death: 81

Crime

Convicted at: Somerset Assizes
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 5th Mar 1831
Ship: Argyle
Arrival: 3rd Aug 1831
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Poole was transported on the Argyle, departing 5th Mar 1831 and arriving 3rd Aug 1831 with 252 passengers.

ArgyleArgyle (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 51 (28) Death-RGD35/1/10 no 2655
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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Place of origin: Staplegrove, Somerset Trade; ploughman can milk aged 27 years old 1840 - Marriage Permissions. Permission date: 13 Apr 1840 Poole, John. Ship/free: Argyle. Marriage to: Gillespie, Mary Ship/free: Westmoreland 1840 - Marriage. Date of marriage: 01 Jun 1840. Parish Church, Hobart. John aged 38 years old & Mary aged 20 years old 1880 - New Town Charitable Institute: POL709-1-19 page 8 (01 Apr 1880 to 09 Jan 1883) - Discharged on Pass. Unable to work.