Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
Alexander Simpson was transported on the Jupiter, departing 31st Dec 1832 and arriving 28th May 1833 with 176 passengers.
Jupiter (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 525 (263) |
| 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
ALEXANDER SIMPSON: A Jamaican slave transported for Mutiny. Alexander participated in the largest slave uprising in British history in Jamaica 1831. Trade: house servant Height: 5' 9" Age: 24 Complexion: black Head: small, round Hair: black, curly Whiskers: none Visage: Forehead: medium height Eyebrows: black, very small Eyes: dark brown Nose: small, broad nostrils Mouth: small, Lips thick Chin: round Remarks: a man of color Tried: 20 Jan 1832 Jamaica Court Martial Sentence: life Arrived: 20 May 1833 Stated this offence, mutiny and exiting the slaves to rebellion, i was a slave myself. Conduct: 18 Sep 1834: Bryant/ misconduct and using his masters absence from home *_* causing general mischief among his fellow servants- refered to asse's gang at the green ponds, to be assigned to other service. Ticket of Leave: 14 Nov 1838 Conditional Pardon: No 2715 31 Oct 1840 Full Pardon: No 692 21 Jan 1841