Summary
Born
Jan 1808
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Jul 1838
Arrival
Nov 1838
Death
May 1839
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Personal Information
Name: John Ashford
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1808
Death: 12th May 1839
Age at death: 31
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Derby Borough Quarter Session
Sentence term: 14 years
Voyage
Departed: 27th Jul 1838
Ship: Earl Grey
Arrival: 21st Nov 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
John Ashford was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 27th Jul 1838 and arriving 21st Nov 1838 with 291 passengers.
Built at Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1835. 571 tons. Made 4 voyages to Australia transporting convicts. n.b. Registers of some voyages are not yet complete - currently being updated. Please note if searching records.
Earl Grey (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 311 (157) |
| 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
Level 338
Level 338
Indent No; 38 - 1998 Name John Ashford Age 30 years old. Widower Date of Conviction; 17 Apr 1838 Offence; Stealing a sheet and coverlid. 1839 - Possible Death record. New South Wales, Australia. Convict Death Register John A??ford. Per Ship; Earl Grey at Sydney Hospital Date of Death;12 May 1839. Age; 30 years old