Summary
Born
Unknown
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Oct 1842
Arrival
Jan 1843
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: John Adams
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Stafford Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years
Voyage
Departed: 4th Oct 1842
Ship: Earl Grey
Arrival: 14th Jan 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Adams was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 4th Oct 1842 and arriving 14th Jan 1843 with 264 passengers.
Earl Grey (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 236. Tasmanian Archives - convict records. |
| 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
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John ADAMS was convicted at Stafford, England on 19 Oct 1841 for stealing chickens. Convicted before, bad habits and connections. 7 yr transportation sentence. Sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) per the 'Earl Grey' 1843. Married man - wife Ellen, 4 children. Ploughman Aged 36 yrs 5'9 3/4" height Native place: Bowers Parish of Standon. VDL: 13 mths Probation Period. Work assingnments. 28 July 1846: Ticket of Leave granted. 24 Oct 1848: Free Certificate issued.