John Ashley

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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Theft of hankerchief
Departure
Dec 1790
Arrival
Jul 1791
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Ashley
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Old Bailey
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 31st Dec 1790
Arrival: 9th Jul 1791
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Ashley was transported on the Active, Albermarle, Atlantic, Barrington, Britannia, Mary Ann, Matilda, Salamander And William And Ann, departing 31st Dec 1790 and arriving 9th Jul 1791 with 1265 passengers.

The Third Fleet consisted of 11 Vessels. Active, Albermarle, Atlantic, Barrington, Britannia, Gorgon, Mary Ann, Matilda, Queen (from Ireland) Salamander and William and Ann. These vessels were provided by a private company; Camden, Calvert and King to ship convicts to the colony.

Active, Albermarle, Atlantic, Barrington, Britannia, Mary Ann, Matilda, Salamander And William And AnnActive, Albermarle, Atlantic, Barrington, Britannia, Mary Ann, Matilda, Salamander And William And Ann (generic)

References

Primary SourceNew South Wales, Australia, Convict Indents

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Convict Notes

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 25th November 2024

The Proceedings of the Old Bailey 735. JOHN ASHLEY was indicted for stealing, on the 8th of October , one linen handkerchief, value 1 s. the property of Jacob Wilkinson , Esq . PRISONER's DEFENCE. I was going up a narrow passage, and saw the handkerchief laying on the ground, and took it up; the gentleman said, I had his handkerchief: I said, I had not. GUILTY . Transported for seven years . Tried by the London Jury before Mr. RECORDER.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
338
on 25th November 2024

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