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Transportation
John Ashton 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 Ann (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 87, Class and Piece Number HO11/1, Page Number 146 |
| 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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"Researching on behalf of the Ashton family - checking for connections to James Henry Ashton"
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Convict Notes
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At the quarter sessions for Wilts, held last week at Devizes, John Ashton, for stealing about 10 lbs of lead, the property of the Earl of Radnor; and John Lewis, for stealing a silk handkerchief , three pair of silver plated buckles, &c. from a stable near Guildford, were ordered to be transported for seven years. Bath Chronicle, 20 Jan 1791 John Ashton was transported on the ship Britannia. NSW Early Convict Index.