John Read

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Summary

Born
Jan 1797
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Sep 1832
Arrival
Feb 1833
Death
Aug 1850
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Personal Information

Name: John Read
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1797
Death: 13th Aug 1850
Age at death: 53
Occupation: Veterinarian

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Wilts Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Sep 1832
Ship: Georgiana
Arrival: 1st Feb 1833
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Read was transported on the Georgiana, departing 28th Sep 1832 and arriving 1st Feb 1833 with 184 passengers.

GeorgianaGeorgiana (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 436
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 23rd June 2024

Indent No; 853 Second Conviction 1st Transportation; 1823. Sentence 7 years. Served 3 years & 6 months in Gangrande. ? Trade; Cattle Doctor. Aged; 36 years old Status; Married - 2 Children; Wife; Mary at Winchester Assigned; V D Land Company 1850 - 11 August. DIED. Trade; Vet. Surgeon Cause of death; Dysenteric Chronic 1850 - 13 August. BURIED; Tasman Abode; Impression Bay Hospital. Free - Invalid