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Transportation
John Bishop was transported on the Waverley, departing 22nd Feb 1839 and arriving 17th Jun 1839 with 58 passengers.
Built 1838 at Whitby. Wood barque of 436 Tons. (Incomplete registers for persons transported on these sailings of the Waverley - a work in progress) 1847 - 129 female prisoner, 32 children. 39 Free females
Waverley (generic)References
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Convict Notes
John Bishop was 15 years old on arrival - his native place was London, Eng. John was nearly blind in his right eye. Sick List of the Waverley: Folio 1: John Bishop, aged 15; convict; sick or hurt, constipation; put on sick list 18 March 1839, discharged 28 March 1839 to duty. 30/12/1843: Newcastle Gaol - Admitted to Newcastle gaol from Paterson charged with insolence and neglect of duty. Sentenced to 2 months on the tread mill and at the expiration of the sentence to be returned to government. 23/9/1847: COF