John Adams

Summary

Born
Jan 1815
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Dec 1840
Arrival
Apr 1841
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Adams
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1815
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Gloucester Assizes
Sentence term: 22 years

Voyage

Departed: 10th Dec 1840
Ship: Duncan
Arrival: 18th Apr 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Adams was transported on the Duncan, departing 10th Dec 1840 and arriving 18th Apr 1841 with 259 passengers.

DuncanDuncan (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 264
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

Jillian Brewer avatar
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on 1st January 2025

Occupation shown as "Labourer - look after horses". Protestant. Can read and write. Father Christopher. Sisters: Amelia and Elizabeth left England as emigrants. Conditional pardon: 25 March 1851