John Bishop

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Summary

Born
Jan 1800
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Nov 1837
Arrival
Feb 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Bishop
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1800
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Soldier/labourer

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Mauritius, Port Louis General Court Martial
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 19th Nov 1837
Ship: Patriot
Arrival: 1st Feb 1838
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Bishop was transported on the Patriot, departing 19th Nov 1837 and arriving 1st Feb 1838 with 15 passengers.

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References

Primary SourceAustralia Convict Printed Indentures (1838)

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Convict Notes

Wendy Smith avatar
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on 19th May 2020

The Patriot Convict Indentures state that John Bishop was 38 years old. He could neither read or write; religion Protestant; status married with no (recorded) children and a native of Herefordshire. His trade was labourer and soldier in 29 Regiment. He was convicted of mutinous conduct at Mauritius General Court Martial on 2October 1836 and convicted to transportation for life. He had prior convictions for which he served 2 months, 300 lashes, 200 lashes, 12 months, 1 month, 20 days and 2 years.. Physical attributes - Height 5 feet 7 1/2 inches; complexion dark ruddy; hair dark brown and eyes dark hazel. Transport number: 12. Prisoner number 38-209.