John Cain

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Summary

Born
Jan 1809
Conviction
Unknown
Departure
Mar 1845
Arrival
Jul 1845
Death
Mar 1871
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Personal Information

Name: John Cain
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1809
Death: 14th Mar 1871
Age at death: 62
Occupation: Unknown
Aliases: John Kane

Crime

Crime: Unknown
Convicted at: Durham Quarter Sessions
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 28th Mar 1845
Ship: Theresa
Arrival: 3rd Jul 1845
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Cain was transported on the Theresa, departing 28th Mar 1845 and arriving 3rd Jul 1845 with 220 passengers.

Built 1834 at Calcutta. Wood barque of 497 Tons.

TheresaTheresa (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/14, Page Number 266
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

Sheryl avatar
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on 10th July 2025

An inquest was held at Launceston, on the 15th instant, upon the body of John Kane, aged 62 years, per Theresa. Verdict--Died from excessive drinking. Tasmania Police Gazette, 24th Mar 1871, p53.