John (The Younger) Weller

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Summary

Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jan 1844
Arrival
May 1844
Death
Jun 1878
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Personal Information

Name: John (The Younger) Weller
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: 24th Jun 1878
Age at death: 69
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Kent, Maidstone Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

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

Transportation

John (The Younger) Weller 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 6
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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West Kent Guardian London, England 7 Oct 1843 County News John Weller, stealing one shovel and six brushes, at St. Mary Cray. John Weller (the younger) was listed as 33 years old on arrival. Place of Birth. St. Mary Cray, Kent. John Weller was literate, married with 1 child, 5'6ΒΌ" tall, ruddy complexion, brown hair, red whiskers, hazel eyes, small scar on forfinger right hand, arms slightly freckled, small scar on right eyebrow. 5/11/1850: TOL 24/5/1853:CP Dec. 1858: Worked for Mr. C. Pitstock as a bullock driver. Accused of arson, but was acquitted. 24/6/1878: John Weller died at the New Town Charitable Institution, aged 69. Buried at the Cornelian Bay Cemetery, Hobart.