Ishmael Stevens

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Summary

Born
Jan 1826
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1843
Arrival
Aug 1843
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: Ishmael Stevens
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1826
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Chimney sweep

Crime

Convicted at: Somerset Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Apr 1843
Ship: Cressy
Arrival: 28th Aug 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Ishmael Stevens was transported on the Cressy, departing 28th Apr 1843 and arriving 28th Aug 1843 with 296 passengers.

CressyCressy (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 293 (148)
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

Claims

"I am a descendant of Ishmael's."

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 30th May 2025

Tasmanian Records. Indent. https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON14-1-22/CON14-1-22P92 and https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON14-1-22/CON14-1-22P93 No 9736. Ishmael Stevens, tried Somerset, Bridgewater, 6 aug 1842, 7 years, age 16, protestant, can read, single. Offence, stealing cakes, value 3d and a hand ? P (Property) of boy named Skifers?, once for shop breaking at Yeovil, for a bag, 1 month. Trade, sweep, native place, East Coker (Somerset). Relations, F. Thos. At Burton, 2 s, Mary Ann, Ellen. Conduct Record: https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON33-1-40/CON33-1-40P250JPG No 9736. Ishmael Stevens. Transported for stealing 3 cakes and a handkerchief. Gaol report, bad, convicted before. Hulk report, Good., … prosecutor, a boy named Heifers… Surgeon’s report, Good. Ticket of Leave, 2 March 1847. Revoked T. of L. 27 April 1847. Cert F. 14/8/49. See record for full details.

Bronwyn Merritt avatar
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on 29th May 2025

Ishmael married Mary Ann Underwood. Mary Ann Underwood was the daughter of James Underwood and Charlotte De Caux. Charlotte was the daughter of two convicts, David De Caux and Ann Ford.