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
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.
Susan (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 126 |
| 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 |
Claims
"My 1st cousin 3 times removed on my mothers side"
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Robert Bradbury
Photos
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Convict Notes
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Death Sentence commuted to Life (transportation)