Summary
Born
Jan 1802
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Mar 1838
Arrival
Jul 1838
Death
Jan 1839
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Personal Information
Name: John Biggs
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1802
Death: 1st Jan 1839
Age at death: 37
Occupation: Unknown
Crime
Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Surrey Assizes
Sentence term: Life
Voyage
Departed: 24th Mar 1838
Ship: Bengal Merchant
Arrival: 21st Jul 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales
Transportation
John Biggs was transported on the Bengal Merchant, departing 24th Mar 1838 and arriving 21st Jul 1838 with 271 passengers.
Bengal Merchant (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 220 |
| 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


Level 221


Level 221
John Biggs was 36 years old on arrival. 16/9/1839: Convict Death Register: Died at Goulburn Hospital, aged 37.