Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
Matthew Sellers was transported on the Larkins, departing 11th Jun 1831 and arriving 19th Oct 1831 with 279 passengers.
1829 Voyage - Ship; Larkins, Captain Campbell, from Cork the 10th August, with 195 male prisoners. A Surgeon Superintendent, P. Sprout, Esquire. Arrived; 22 December 1829. Recapitulation; Mustered; 196. Died on Voyage; 3. Disembarked; 1. Total; 200
Larkins (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 120 |
| 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
Matthew Sellers was 12 years old when convicted, along with his brother William (charged under the name of John Sellers at the Old Bailey) and also John Watkins (John 1832 to NSW) of stealing 1 shirt, value 15s., the goods of Ann Wright. Matthew was 15 years old on arrival in VDL. He was 4'10 1/2" tall, M on left arm, could read and write, protestant, blue eyes, light brown hair. 1832 Muster: Assigned to Mr Pragnell. 27/2/1833: Matthew was accidentally killed.