John Bushell

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Summary

Born
Jan 1815
Conviction
Burglary (house breaking)
Departure
Aug 1834
Arrival
Jan 1835
Death
Feb 1894
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Personal Information

Name: John Bushell
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1815
Death: 18th Feb 1894
Age at death: 79
Occupation: Bricklayer

Crime

Convicted at: Kent. Dover Session Peace
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 29th Aug 1834
Arrival: 1st Jan 1835
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Bushell was transported on the Henry Porcher, departing 29th Aug 1834 and arriving 1st Jan 1835 with 261 passengers.

1825 Journey. On Saturday morning (3 Dec) arrived from London and Dublin, the ship Henry Porcher, Captain John Thompson, with 175 male prisoners, having lost one man - the rest in good health. She sailed from London the 10th of July, and Dublin the 5th of August. The guard comprises a detachment of the 47th Regiment, under the orders of Captain Donaldson. The Surgeon Superintendent is Dr. CARTER, R. N. Sydney Gazette, 5 Dec 1825.

Henry PorcherHenry Porcher (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/9, Page Number 423 (213)
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
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on 26th January 2026

NSW Convict Index. John Bushell, per Henry Porcher 1835, Certificate of Freedom, 7 Aug 1840. No 40/1239.

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 6th November 2024

Trade; Bricklayer & plasterer. Tolerable

Tony Beale avatar
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on 9th May 2020

The Sydney Herald (NSW : 1831 - 1842) Mon 26 Apr 1841 Page 2 CERTIFICATES OF FREEDOM. CERTIFICATES OF FREEDOM. Principal Superintendent of Convicts Office, Sydney, April 20, 1841. Certificates of freedom have been prepared in favour of the undermentioned prisoners, John Bushell Henry Porcher