John Tweddell

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Mar 1837
Arrival
Jul 1837
Death
Nov 1843
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Personal Information

Name: John Tweddell
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: 4th Nov 1843
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Cumberland Assizes
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 11th Mar 1837
Ship: Blenheim
Arrival: 16th Jul 1837
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Tweddell was transported on the Blenheim, departing 11th Mar 1837 and arriving 16th Jul 1837 with 213 passengers.

Built 1845 at Shields. Wood ship of 808 Tons. Register lists of persons transported on the various sailing is still a work in progress, not all are yet listed.

BlenheimBlenheim (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 3 (3)
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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on 7th January 2025

CON31-1-44 No; 1036. TRIAL; 19 March 1836. STATUS; Widower. Wife died while he was in the Hulk. Had a letter in his procession to prove his wife died DEAD; Vide memo of the Magistrate, Westbury - 4 January 1843