Matthew Sellers

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Summary

Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jun 1831
Arrival
Oct 1831
Death
Feb 1833
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Personal Information

Name: Matthew Sellers
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: 27th Feb 1833
Age at death: 16
Occupation: Errand boy

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Middlesex Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Jun 1831
Ship: Larkins
Arrival: 19th Oct 1831
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

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

LarkinsLarkins (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 120
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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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.