John Tipper

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Summary

Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Jan 1844
Arrival
May 1844
Death
Feb 1874
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Personal Information

Name: John Tipper
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: 18th Feb 1874
Age at death: 60
Occupation: Blacksmith

Crime

Convicted at: Sussex, Chichester Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 10 years

Voyage

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

Transportation

John Tipper 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 13 (8) Conduct Report, CON33-1-54 page 261 https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Record/NamesIndex/1440942
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

Lisa Wenmouth avatar
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on 30th December 2025

I only know his year of birth

Maureen Withey avatar
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on 15th June 2024

West Sussex Sessions. John Tipper, blacksmith, aged 26, was indicted for stealing, at Eastbourne, on the 21st August, 31b. of ham, value Is. 6d., the property of George Wyndham, Esq.— Mr Burrell appeared for the prosecution; and Mr Cobbett ended the prisoner.— Ten years’ transportation. ...   Brighton Gazette, 26 Oct 1843.