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Transportation
John Berry was transported on the York, departing 11th Aug 1832 and arriving 29th Dec 1832 with 201 passengers.
The York I was built in Southwick, West Sussex, England in 1819. 429 tons. Three voyages to Australia with transport convicts - 1829, 1830 and 1832. The York II was built in Sunderland, England in 1854. 940 ton ship. Transported convicts and pensioner guards and families to Western Australia in 1862.
York (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/8, Page Number 388 |
| 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
Old Bailey: JOHN BERRY, Theft > simple larceny, 5th July 1832. Offence: Theft > simple larceny Verdict: Guilty Punishment: Transportation JOHN BERRY was indicted for stealing, on the 21st of May, 1 jar, value 8d., and 1 loaf of bread, value 5d., the goods of Richard Kennedy . LOUISA KENNEDY . I am the wife of Richard Kennedy - we live at Poplar . On the evening of the 21st of May I was in my room, adjoining my shop; I saw the prisoner come in, and take a jar and a loaf of bread - he ran off with them; I pursued, and called the Policeman, who took him with the articles. ALEXANDER DOUGLAS (Police-constable K 240.) I took the prisoner with this jar, and a loaf of bread. Prisoner. I was in liquor; I did not know where I was till the next morning - I asked the officer if he had my money, and he said he had not - I had 7s. or 8s. about me. Witness. He was not in liquor; I had a great deal of trouble with him - it took four of us to get him to the station; I asked what money he meant; he said 7 1/2d., but he had nothing when he was searched - he might have lost it. GUILTY . Aged 22. - Transported for Seven Years. Two John Berry's on this voyage - this is Identifier: 2 John Berry was 22 years old on arrival in VDL and was transported for 'Stealing a loaf and a jar'. He had once before been transported for felony 7 years served 6 years and 4 months at Bermuda liberated July 1830. Surgeons Report: Worthless Character. John was 5'3 1/4" tall, grey eyes, dark brown hair, 2 Woman heart on rt. arm large scar on left wrist Scar left corner of Mouth. woman merd. Heart & Darts above E. rt. arm, single. 1833-35 Muster: Public works.