John Ahern

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Summary

Born
Jan 1790
Conviction
Possessing a forged note
Departure
Sep 1817
Arrival
Apr 1818
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Ahern
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1790
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Tailor
Aliases: A'hern

Crime

Convicted at: Middlesex Gaol Delivery
Sentence term: 14 years

Voyage

Departed: 30th Sep 1817
Ship: Batavia
Arrival: 5th Apr 1818
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Ahern was transported on the Batavia, departing 30th Sep 1817 and arriving 5th Apr 1818 with 220 passengers.

BataviaBatavia (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/2, Page Number 389 (196)
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
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on 3rd March 2025

Old Bailey. The following were also convicted felony, viz.— J. Ahern, for having notes in his possession without lawful excuse ; … Public Ledger, 20 Jan 1817. Colonial Secretary Index. AHERN, John. Per "Batavia", 1818 1821 Sep 8 Tailor. On list of all persons victualled from H.M. Magazines; listed as O'Hine (Reel 6016; 4/5781 p.114) 1824 c.Apr Tailor. Assigned convict mechanic whose master was a defaulter in payment for (Reel 6061; 4/1778 p.265i)

Gail Robyn Newman avatar
81
on 16th February 2025

John Ahern, Aged: 28 years Born at Cork County IRL Employment: Tailor; Height in feet & inches: 5/3 1/4; Complexion: Dark Sallow; Hair: Black; Eyes: Hazel; Trial Court: Gaol Delivery, Tried: 15 Jan 1817; Tried at Middlesex, [MDX ENG], Trial Sentence: 14 years; Embarked from: England; ENG; Certificate issued: Ticket of Leave number 1229;