Summary
Born
Jan 1779
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Apr 1838
Arrival
Aug 1838
Death
Oct 1857
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Personal Information
Name: John Weeks
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1779
Death: 4th Oct 1857
Age at death: 78
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Dorset Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 11th Apr 1838
Ship: Lord William Bentinck
Arrival: 26th Aug 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Weeks was transported on the Lord William Bentinck, departing 11th Apr 1838 and arriving 26th Aug 1838 with 321 passengers.
Lord William Bentinck (generic)References
| Primary Source | Libraries Tasmania. Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 245 (124) |
| 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
Level 174
Level 174
Conduct Record: Tried 17 October 1837 for Stealing Wheat Married Free Certificate No. 1844/1844 or 1044/1844 https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-48$init=CON31-1-48P72 Description List: aged 62 Trade: Coachman Groom Farm Laborer Ploughman
State Library of Queensland on 18th September 2011
John died 01 Oct 1857 at Fishery Creek, near West Maitland and was buried on 5th Oct 1857, C of E, at Campbells Hill Cemetery, Maitland.