John Arlington

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Summary

Born
Jan 1817
Conviction
Theft - larceny
Departure
Apr 1835
Arrival
Aug 1835
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Arlington
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1817
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Baker/pastry cook

Crime

Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 24th Apr 1835
Ship: Mangles
Arrival: 1st Aug 1835
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Arlington was transported on the Mangles, departing 24th Apr 1835 and arriving 1st Aug 1835 with 310 passengers.

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References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/10, Page Number 38
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

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on 27th July 2016

John was 18 years old on arrival, 5'3 1/2" tall, black hair, light grey eyes, could read and write, Protestant - he was transported for 'Stealing four brushes from Mary Morgan. Father: Charles, a baker, Clerkenwell. Brothers: Thomas, James. Sisters: Julia, Eliza, Jane, Mary - all about London. 9/11/1839: TOL 4/9/1840 The Hobart Town Courier: John Wilks, Samuel Sugden, and John Arlington, were severally indicted for a burglary in the house of Mr. Ivey, Baker, in Collins-street, Hobart, on the 10th August last. The evidence in this case was fully borne out by corroborative circumstances, and no doubt appeared to exist as to the fact of the burglary having been committed by the prisoners at the bar, as specified in the indictment aforesaid. His Honor, in summing up, called upon the jury to give their verdict of guilty or not guilty, who, after a little deliberation, brought in their verdict of guilty against the whole of the prisoners at the bar. The sentence was, to each, transportation for 14 years beyond the seas. John was sent to Port Arthur. Some mentions of a John Arlington going to Moreton Bay and later in Queensland, also some mention of a John Arlington in Victoria in 'Trove' ...