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John Brelsford

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Summary

Born
Jan 1810
Conviction
Felony (unspecified)
Departure
Sep 1826
Arrival
Feb 1827
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Brelsford
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1810
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Errand boy
Aliases: Brailsford

Crime

Crime: Felony (unspecified)
Convicted at: Lancaster Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 21st Sep 1826
Ship: Albion
Arrival: 14th Feb 1827
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Brelsford was transported on the Albion, departing 21st Sep 1826 and arriving 14th Feb 1827 with 192 passengers.

AlbionAlbion (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/6, Page Number 75 (39)
Source DescriptionThis 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 SourceGreat Britain. Home Office
Compiled ByState Library of Queensland
Database SourceBritish convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database

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Convict Notes

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 14th March 2026

Absconded. 3. Brelsford John, Albion, 16, Errand Boy, Liverpool, 4 feet 6 ½, brown eyes, brown hair, ruddy comp. from No. 39 Road Gang. Sydney Gazette, 13 April 1830.

Maureen Withey avatar
341
on 9th March 2026

The Kirkdale Michaelmas Sessions closed on Thursday last. There were 99 persons for trial -82 for felony, and 17 for misdemeanours. The following are the names and sentences of those to be transported beyond seas: - ... For seven ?? Brelsford, 14, for stealing money; ... Liverpool Mercury, 19 Nov 1824. ------------------------------------------------------------ National Archives. Hulk Records HO-9-1_3 (page 6/44). Chatham Hulks. Dolphin Hulk. Received from Kirkdale House of Correction, 4 December 1824. Jno Brelsford, age 15, Felony, Tried Kirkdale Q. S. 8 Nov 1824, 7 years, To Bellerophon, 9th Dec 1824. ------------------------------- Hulk Records. HO-9-7_5 (page38/42) Bellerophon Hulk. Received Three prisoners from the Dolphin Hulk, Chatham, 9 Dec 1824. John Brelsford, age 15, Felony, Tried Kirkdale 8 Nov 1825, 7 years, Discharged to ?- left blank. -------------------------------------------- NSW Convict Index. John Brailsford, per Albion 1827, Ticket of Leave, No 60/20. District, Yass; Born, Liverpool; Trade, Errand boy, ag 13; Tried, Maitland 1858.