Summary
Personal Information
Crime
Voyage
Transportation
John Beeston was transported on the David Lyon, departing 29th Apr 1830 and arriving 18th Aug 1830 with 221 passengers.
Built in Ipswitch 1819. 476 tons. 1830 Voyage departed Sheerness, UK on 2 May 1830 for Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania), Australia, arriving 18 Aug 1830 (108 days). 217 to 220 male convicts onboard (a few convicts may be recorded by alias name which alters number). Master of Ship: James Berry Ship's Surgeon: Charles Cameron
David Lyon (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 351 (178) |
| 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
On the ledger from the "Hulk" Dolphin moored at Chatham, with gaoler’s reports, 1829-1835: John was married with 1 child, he could read and write. He was with Thomas Willott aged 22, John was 23 they were charged with breaking into a dwelling house and stealing a chest of drawers, linen and silver spoons, a gun and provisions. They were sentenced to death but commuted to life, and to board the David Lyons. His character was listed as bad with bad connections, he had a quiet disposition.