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Transportation
John Atkinson was transported on the Guildford, departing 30th Nov 1814 and arriving 8th Apr 1816 with 229 passengers.
The ‘Guildford’ was built on the River Thames, England in 1810. Used as a Convict Transport ship to Australia - voyages 1812, 1816, 1818, 1820, 1822, 1824, 1827 & 1829. The ship was lost at sea near Singapore in 1831, loosing all aboard.
Guildford (generic)References
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Colonial Secretary Index. ATKINSON, John. Per "Guildford", 1816. 1820 Jul 22 On list of prisoners transported to Newcastle per "Elizabeth Henrietta" (Reel 6007; 4/3502 p.145) 1822 Sep 23-Oct 21 To be transported to Port Macquarie for 14 years. In reports of prisoners tried at Court of Criminal Jurisdiction (Reel 6023; X820 p.63) 1822 Oct 11 On lists of prisoners transported to Port Macquarie per "Snapper" (Reel 6019; 4/3864 pp.13, 372-3) 1823 Apr 16 Convicted of robbery on house of W G Whitfield. Petition of Samuel Lyons for mitigation of Atkinson's sentence (Fiche 3234; 4/1870 p.14) ----------------------------------------------------- 1820 Jul 22. On list of prisoners transported to Newcastle per "Elizabeth Henrietta. John Atkinson, Tried by Bench of Magistrates, V D Land, June 16 1820, Sentence, 3 years. Trade, Nailer. per Guildford 3, Original Conviction, Dublin, Feb 1815, Seven years. ---------------------------------------------------- Edward Brian and John Atkinson were on Saturday last charged before a Bench of Magistrates with stealing six watches in the dwelling-house of John Williamson ; which offence being clearly proved, they were sentenced 100 lashes each, and the former to work 3 years in the gaol gang, and the latter 3 years at Newcastle. Hobart Town Gazette, 17 June 1820. -------------------------------------------------- 11 Oct 1822. To be transported to Port Macquarie for 14 years. In reports of prisoners tried at Court of Criminal Jurisdiction. ------------------------------------------------- John Atkinson, Tried by Crim. Court, Sydney, Sept 1822, 14 years. Trade, Nailor, per Guildford (2). Original conviction: Tried at Dublin, Feb 1815, 7 years. -------------------------------------------------- TUESDAY.—John Hatkenson was indicted for a burglary in the dwelling-house of Mr. Wm. Whitfield in George-street, on the 18th of July last. The offence was proved to have been perpetrated ; and a bundle, containing the property stolen, was found in the possession of the prisoner, who was pursued immediately after the robbery by some of the police, and apprehended. In the watch-house the prisoner was searched ; and two pick-locks, with other house breaking implements, were found upon him. The prisoner was declared Guilty.—Remanded. Sydney Gazette, 27 Sep 1822. (His name is mistakenly reported at Hatkenson, not Atkinson in the above report) --------------------------------------------------- John Atkinson was named in the Petition for mitigation of his sentence, by Samuel Lyons, in 1823: ---------------------------------------------------- Petition for Mitigation of sentence, Date 16/4/1823. Tailor. The Humble petition of Samuel Lyons. Most respectfully sheweth the Petitioner arrived in this Colony on the ship Marquis Wellington, having been previously convicted at the Old Bailey, London in February 1814, and under sentence of Transportation for Life. Petitioner since his arrival has conducted himself in an honest, sober and industrious manner, having received from his former good conduct, a ticket of leave. Petitioner has rendered great services to the Police officers, and by indefatigible exertions has been instrumental in the discovery of various offenders, who have been apprehended and convicted in the crimes herein after mentioned, viz: Benjamin Lee, and Henry Phillip for stowing away, James Scott and John Bell, for a robbery in the dwelling house of Mr Philips Cavannah- James Wheatly for a burglary in the dwelling house of Mr Street, in George Street – Edward Stone for a burglary in the dwelling house of Mr Robt. Jenkins – John Atkinson for a burglary and robbery in the dwelling house of Mr G. Whitfield, ... -------------------------------------------------- In reports of prisoners tried at Court of Criminal Jurisdiction. 23 Sep 1822 to 21 Oct 1822. John Atkinson. Charged with burglariously breaking and entering the Dwelling House of William Whitfield at Sydney. Guilty. Sentence: To be transported to such place as His Excellency the Governor shall direct for the term of Fourteen Years. Remarks: Port M.
Irish Convict Database, by Peter Mayberry. John Atkinson, age on arrival, 20, Guildford (2) 1816, Tried Dublin City, 1815, 7 years, DOB, 1796, native of Dublin, Trade, Whitesmith.