Summary
Born
Jan 1825
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Oct 1840
Arrival
Jan 1841
Death
Jan 1909
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Personal Information
Name: Humphrey Sheriff
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1825
Death: 1st Jan 1909
Age at death: 84
Occupation: Labourer - general
Crime
Crime: Theft - larceny
Convicted at: Leicester Borough Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years
Voyage
Departed: 5th Oct 1840
Ship: Hindostan
Arrival: 19th Jan 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
Humphrey Sheriff was transported on the Hindostan, departing 5th Oct 1840 and arriving 19th Jan 1841 with 209 passengers.
Hindostan (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 230 |
| 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
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Age at transportation - 16 years. See TAHO conduct record: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON33-1-4/CON33-1-4P178 Age at death - see page 182 of "Urchin Convicts: The Point Puer Boys in Van Diemen's Land" by Alistair Scott, published by 40 South Publishing, 2025
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Humphrey is a person of interest to my son-in law in a family tree. Seeking an image of vessell"Hindostan" or hulk "Justitia"