Summary
Born
Unknown
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Nov 1843
Arrival
Apr 1844
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information
Name: John Bodycott
Gender: Male
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Unknown
Voyage
Departed: 22nd Nov 1843
Ship: Marion
Arrival: 3rd Apr 1844
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Bodycott was transported on the Marion, departing 22nd Nov 1843 and arriving 3rd Apr 1844 with 302 passengers.
Built 1834 at Calcutta. Wood ship of 684 Tons. The 1847/48 voyage sent to Van Diemen's Land (Tasmania) BUT also went on to Port Phillip Bay, Victoria where 300 exiles disembarked. (The newspaper source says they were from Millbank, Pentonville & Parkhurst prisons.)
Marion (generic)References
| Primary Source | New South Wales and Tasmania, Australia Convict Musters, 1806-1849 |
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Convict Notes
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In 1851 John absconded after he was refused a pardon. It is believed he may have returned back home to Leicester illegally. His brother Thomas, who was also transported for stealing, returned to England after he completed his sentence. Ref: Vandemonians by Janet McCalman. p. 24.