John Brittain

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Summary

Born
Jan 1816
Conviction
Stealing Food
Departure
Jun 1842
Arrival
Nov 1842
Death
Jan 1867
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Personal Information

Name: John Brittain
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1816
Death: 21st Jan 1867
Age at death: 51
Occupation: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Stafford Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 25th Jun 1842
Ship: Emily
Arrival: 24th Nov 1842
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Brittain was transported on the Emily, departing 25th Jun 1842 and arriving 24th Nov 1842 with 240 passengers.

Emily 2 departed Dublin 13/7/1844.

EmilyEmily (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 130
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

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on 26th February 2026

Place of origin: Bilston, Staffordshire Offence; Stealing a ham Trade; Tea & Hay maker aged 26 years old. Stout made 1866 - DEATH. General Hospital Hobart, Admission dates: 15 Dec 1866 Ship: Emily 1, Place of origin: Stafford. Date of death: 21 Jan 1867 HSD145/1/1 Jan 1867