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Transportation
John Brow was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 27th Jul 1838 and arriving 21st Nov 1838 with 291 passengers.
Built at Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1835. 571 tons. Made 4 voyages to Australia transporting convicts. n.b. Registers of some voyages are not yet complete - currently being updated. Please note if searching records.
Earl Grey (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 310 www.jenwilletts.com/convict_ship_earl_grey_1838.htm |
| Source Description | This 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 Source | Great Britain. Home Office |
| Compiled By | State Library of Queensland |
| Database Source | British convict transportation registers 1787-1867 database |
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Convict Notes
Old Bailey: JOHN BROW. Theft: simple larceny. 29th January 1838 Verdict Guilty > unknown Sentence Transportation JOHN BROW was indicted for stealing, on the 2nd of February, 1 coat, value 55., the goods of Thomas Stokes. THOMAS STOKES. I live in Bedfordshire, and am a wagoner. I was in St. John-street with my wagon last night, and my coat was on it—I left my wagon for five minutes, while I went up an inn yard, and when I came again my coat was gone—this is it—(looking at it.) JOSEPH WHEELER. I live at No. 71, Cow Cross-street. About ten minutes past six o'clock, last night, I saw the prisoner coming from St. John-street, with this great coat slung over his shoulder—I went to my master's and heard something—I then went and took the prisoner. Prisoner. I was coming along, and picked it up—I thought to take it borne and throw it on the bed—the witness and the officer came and took me. THOMAS STOKES re-examined. My coat was on the wagon when I left—it could not fall off—I had pushed it under the hoops as tight as I could. GUILTY. Aged 56.— Transported for Seven Years. 2/11/1838: John Brow aged 54 died on the passage out. He was lame from a club foot. Had been on the sick list for several weeks to enable him the hospital diet. The surgeon considered his death unexpected as he had been improving in health.