Summary
Born
Jan 1816
Conviction
Robbery with violence
Departure
Apr 1841
Arrival
Aug 1841
Death
Nov 1842
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Personal Information
Name: John Cairns
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1816
Death: 12th Nov 1842
Age at death: 26
Occupation: Tailor
Crime
Crime: Robbery with violence
Convicted at: Glasgow Court of Justiciary
Sentence term: 10 years
Voyage
Departed: 12th Apr 1841
Ship: Asia 1
Arrival: 21st Aug 1841
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land
Transportation
John Cairns was transported on the Asia 1, departing 12th Apr 1841 and arriving 21st Aug 1841 with 258 passengers.
Built by A Hall & Co at Aberdeen in 1818. A Brig of 536 tons. (Wikipedia) 1830 - Voyage. Asia from Ireland. Female Convict Ship; Stead; Master, Alexander Nesbit M.D. Surgeon Superintendent. Arrived in Sydney Cove 13 Jan 1830. Mustered - 186. Died on Voyage - 3. Disembarked - 1. Total Embarked - 200
Asia 1 (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/12, Page Number 306 |
| 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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