Summary
Born
Jan 1813
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Mar 1828
Arrival
Aug 1828
Death
Jan 1831
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Personal Information
Name: John Somers
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1813
Death: 1st Jan 1831
Age at death: 18
Occupation: Servant
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Gloucester Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 13th Mar 1828
Ship: Bengal Merchant
Arrival: 10th Aug 1828
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Somers was transported on the Bengal Merchant, departing 13th Mar 1828 and arriving 10th Aug 1828 with 170 passengers.
Bengal Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 333 (168) |
| 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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Source; CON18-1-1. Description List. Trade; Gents Servant Age; 15 years Height; 5 ft 1 1/4 in
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1831 - Burials in the Parish of Hobart Town in the County of Buckingham in the Year; 1831 No; 1019 Name; John Summers ** spelling as per register Abode; Hobart Town from Gaol When buried; 23 Dec 1831 Age; 18 years Ship’s Name; Bengal Merchant. Quality or profession. Executed for Rape By Whom Ceremony was preformed; Wm Bedford