Abraham Zechariah

Summary

Born
Jan 1819
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Oct 1841
Arrival
Mar 1842
Death
Jan 1858
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Personal Information

Name: Abraham Zechariah
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1819
Death: 15th Jan 1858
Age at death: 39
Occupation: School teacher
Aliases: Abraham Dekeliah

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Ireland, Tipperary
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 13th Oct 1841
Arrival: 9th Mar 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Abraham Zechariah was transported on the Richard Webb, departing 13th Oct 1841 and arriving 9th Mar 1842 with 50 passengers.

Voyage from Kingston, Ireland to Hobart,Van Diemen's Land - departed 15 Nov 1841, arrived 4 March 1842. 189 convicts landed. 3 deaths on voyage. 30 from the 99th Regiment, plus 4 women & 6 children. Also 5 free settlers and 6 children of prisoners. (n.b. records are currently being listed on this page, as yet incomplete)

Richard WebbRichard Webb (generic)

References

Primary SourceConduct Record: CON33/1/18

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Convict Notes

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Libraries Tasmania's Online collection - CON14-1-11 Image 92 Place of origin: Queens No; 4327. Native Place; Queens Trade; Teacher & clerk Trial; 7 August 1841 Height; 5 ft 4 in Complexion; Fresh. Hair; Brown, curly Transported for Writing threatening notices to people who had fallen out with him. one the school master who defrauded him of some of his wages Eyes; Dark Blue Surgeons report. Good but broken some Remarks; Lost the use of the right arm from Pralayas Stroke, Slightly pock pitted. Cross on breast, Lame of left leg 1848 - 5 September 1848. Trial date: 5 Sep 1848 Place of trial: Hobart town, Offense: Burglary in the dwelling house of Thomas Alfred Hamilton and stealing 4 watch guards and other articles value: 50/- his property Verdict: Guilty DEATH UNDER SENTENCE - CON63-1-2/1355275p1 DIED; 15 January 1858. at Port Arthur BURIAL ; 16 January 1858. Port Arthur aged 46 years old. Convict