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Amos West

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Summary

Born
Jan 1811
Conviction
Horse theft
Departure
Mar 1839
Arrival
Jul 1839
Death
Jul 1882
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Personal Information

Name: Amos West
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1811
Death: 18th Jul 1882
Age at death: 71
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Crime: Horse theft
Convicted at: Southampton Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 15 years

Voyage

Departed: 16th Mar 1839
Ship: Marquis Of Hastings
Arrival: 23rd Jul 1839
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Amos West was transported on the Marquis Of Hastings, departing 16th Mar 1839 and arriving 23rd Jul 1839 with 241 passengers.

Marquis Of HastingsMarquis Of Hastings (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, 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

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 29th January 2022

CONVICT DEPARTMENT. April 30, 1849. It is hereby notified to the undermentioned individuals, that it is the intention of the Lieutenant Governor to recommend them to the gracious consideration of her Majesty the .Queen for Conditional Pardons : Amos West, Marquis of Hastings. Launceston Examiner, 5 May 1849. ---------------------------------------------------- Conditional Pardon Granted. Amos West, Marquis of Hastings 1; Launceston Examiner, 3 Aug 1850. -------------------------------------------------- POLICE COURT. MONDAY, JUNE 6. (Before C. J. Weedon, Esq.) Amos West was fined for drunkenness. Launceston Examiner, 7 Jun 1859. -------------------------------------------------- Death. WEST --On July 18th, at Reedy Marsh, Amos West, aged 71 years. Launceston Examiner, 21 July 1882.

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 29th January 2022

Description: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON18-1-16$init=CON18-1-16p162 Amos West, Trade, Lath splitter. Age 28, height 5ft 4. Native of Durham.

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 29th January 2022

Amos West, for stealing, at Havant, a pony, the property of John West—also a hempen halter, the property of Wm. Westbrook—also oak timber, the property of David Palmer Walker, of Emsworth; Salisbury and Winchester Journal, 19 Nov 1838. ---------------------------------------------------- Conduct Record: https://stors.tas.gov.au/CON31-1-48$init=CON31-1-48p117 Tried at Southampton Town Q.S. 1 Jan 1839. 15 years. T. of L. 4/11/1845.

Carolyn Brander avatar
14
on 29th January 2022

occupation: Lath splitter