Josiah Shears

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Summary

Born
Jul 1804
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Jul 1837
Arrival
Nov 1837
Death
Apr 1870
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Personal Information

Name: Josiah Shears
Gender: Male
Born: 22nd Jul 1804
Death: 7th Apr 1870
Age at death: 65
Occupation: Publican/Innkeeper

Crime

Convicted at: Wilts. Assizes
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Jul 1837
Ship: Susan
Arrival: 21st Nov 1837
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Josiah Shears was transported on the Susan, departing 29th Jul 1837 and arriving 21st Nov 1837 with 302 passengers.

SusanSusan (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 126
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

Claims

"My 1st cousin 3 times removed on my mothers side"

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Convict Notes

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on 13th July 2024

Death Sentence commuted to Life (transportation)