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Summary

Born
Jan 1824
Conviction
Violence to a superior officer
Departure
Apr 1848
Arrival
Jun 1848
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Branfield
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1824
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Shoe binder

Crime

Crime: Violence to a superior officer
Convicted at: Belgaum General Court Martial
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 13th Apr 1848
Ship: Hawk
Arrival: 7th Jun 1848
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Branfield was transported on the Hawk, departing 13th Apr 1848 and arriving 7th Jun 1848 with 6 passengers.

1848 - VOYAGE. From India vide Singapore arrived 7 June 1848 Schooner. 126 Tons. Master; Davidson. Voyage. 13 April 1848 - 7 June 1848, Cabin Passenger; Mr Rainer Arrived with General Cargo 1843 - VOYAGE; April 4 — Schooner Hawk, 1 16 tons, Brown, master, from Port Louis ; Henty St Co., agents. Passengers, Mrs. Brown and child, 7 prisoners of the crown.

HawkHawk (generic)

References

Primary SourceCON37-1-4 Image 250

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Convict Notes

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on 27th February 2025

CON37-1-4 Image 250 No; 1227. Trade; Shoe Closer aged 24 years old Native Place; Cork Offence; Insubordinate conduct. Striking corporal John Harvey 78th Highlanders. 2 years & 5 months in the Reg't. 1854 - 30 October 1854 - Certificate Free