Summary
Personal Information
Voyage
Transportation
John Cameron was transported on the Rodney, departing 19th Aug 1850 and arriving 28th Nov 1850 with 316 passengers.
1853 - Voyage. From Queenstown the 24 Nov. Capt. McLean. 342 male convicts
Rodney (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 92, Class and Piece Number HO11/16, Page Number 360 |
| 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
1859 - Queen's Orphan School. Application for admission FATHER; John Cameron. Religion; Presbyterian MOTHER; Caroline Grant. Ship; Anna Maria abt. 7 years ago Free by servitude. CHILDREN; John Cameron. Aged; 5 years 6 months & 28 days Donald Cameron. Aged; 4 years 3 months & 12 days Orphan Number: 753 Orphan: Donald CAMERON Mother: PARK, Jane Father: CAMERON, John Mother's ship: Anna Maria Father's ship: Age when admitted: 4yrs 3mths Date admitted: 1 Sep 1859 Date discharged: 12 Nov 1859 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: parents Remarks: parents free References: SWD 6, 26/2, 27 Orphan Number: 754 Orphan: John CAMERON Mother: PARK, Jane Father: CAMERON, John Mother's ship: Anna Maria Father's ship: Age when admitted: 5yrs 7mths Date admitted: 1 Sep 1859 Date discharged: 12 Nov 1859 Institution(s): Queens Orphan School Discharged to: parents Remarks: parents free References: SWD 6, 26/2, 27
John received a Conditional Pardon in 1853 and married a felow convict from Scotland, Jane Park, the following year. They initially lived in Hobart and moved to Maitland in 1860. The place and dates of death are unknown. I have a great deal more information about both Jane and John and can be contacted.