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Transportation
John Alexander was transported on the Medina, departing 5th Sep 1823 and arriving 29th Dec 1823 with 180 passengers.
Medina 1823. Surgeon’s Journal states: 27 August 1823; Received on board 180 male prisoners. 2: 5 September 1823; Got under way from the Cove of Cork and made all sail for ultimate destination. Two days before our departure 3 of the convicts were taken away in consequence of orders, and it was intended to have replaced them by others, but our short stay would not admit of it. The remaining convicts were 177. One convict died at sea. SHIP NEWS.—On Monday evening last arrived from the Cove of Cork, which she left on the 5th of September, with 176 male convicts, the ship Medina, Captain Brown. The guard comprises a detachment of the 40th, under orders of Lieutenant Gunning. Assistant Surgeon Coleman, 40th Regiment, comes by this opportunity The Surgeon Superintendent is Dr. Rodmell, R N. who was here before in the Mary transport. Sydney Gazette, 1 Jan 1824.
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Convict Notes
Occupation: carter and thatcher. Transported for 'cart robbery'. John Alexander was listed as 21 years old on arrival. Native Place: Dublin. John was 5'8¾" tall, heavy complexion, grey eyes, brown hair, very well. 25/11/1832: married Ann Clark at St. Mary's, Sydney. 3 children: Margaret Celia, Ann Joseph. Lived at The Rocks, Sydney.