John Sibley

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Summary

Born
Jan 1821
Conviction
Sheep-stealing
Departure
Jan 1844
Arrival
May 1844
Death
Jun 1878
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Personal Information

Name: John Sibley
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1821
Death: 6th Jun 1878
Age at death: 57
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Somerset, Taunton Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 25th Jan 1844
Arrival: 2nd May 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Sibley was transported on the Equestrian, departing 25th Jan 1844 and arriving 2nd May 1844 with 291 passengers.

Built 1842 at Hull. Wood ship of 801 Tons.

EquestrianEquestrian (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 11 (7)
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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1878 - General Hospital Hobart Admitted; 30 May 1878 aged 59 years old Cause of death; Chronic Renal Degeneration. Heart. Hypertrophy Date of Death; 06 Jun 1878. Date of burial: 11 Jun 1878