John Belford

Summary

** community contributed record **
Born
Jan 1818
Conviction Desertion
Departure Aug 1843
Arrival
Nov 1843
Death
Unknown
Personal Information
Name: John Belford
Aliases:
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1818
Death: Unknown
Age: Unknown
Occupation: Soldier/labourer
Crime
Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Dublin Court Martial
Sentence term: Unknown
Voyage
Departed: 12th Aug 1843
Ship: Orator
Arrival: 21st Nov 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

Ship: Orator
Departed: 12th Aug, 1843
Arrived: 21st Nov, 1843
Passengers: 19

Orator

References

Primary SourceSaunders’ News-Letter, 21 April 1843. Tasmanian Records. Conduct Record. https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON33-1-47/CON33-1-47P16

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Convict Notes

Contributed by Maureen Withey on 25th August 2024

THE ARMY A General Court Martial assembled the Royal Barracks yesterday, for the trial of privates John Belford, 33d, John Meek, 541b ; and Michael Cooney, 85th Regiment. Lieutenant Colonel Walcott, Royal Horse Artillery, was President, and David Walker, Esq. officiated at the trials Deputy Judge Advocate. Saunders’ News-Letter, 21 April 1843. --------------------------------------------------------------- Tasmanian Records. Conduct Record. https://libraries.tas.gov.au/Digital/CON33-1-47/CON33-1-47P16 No 11071. John Belford, Tried Dublin Royal Barracks, 20 April 1843, 7 years. Transported for Desertion. Trade, Labourer. Age 25, native place, Co. Dublin. See record for details.

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Revisions

ContributorDateChanges
Maureen Withey
25th Aug 2024none