John Chamberlain

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Summary

Born
Jan 1814
Conviction
Desertion
Departure
Jun 1851
Arrival
Aug 1851
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Chamberlain
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1814
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Blacksmith

Crime

Crime: Desertion
Convicted at: Unknown
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 1st Jun 1851
Arrival: 12th Aug 1851
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Chamberlain was transported on the Royal Saxon, departing 1st Jun 1851 and arriving 12th Aug 1851 with 17 passengers.

Barque, 510 tons. Shipping New, Hobart Town. March 17 – Arrived the barque Royal Saxon, 510 tons, Captain Charlesworth, left Calcutta 15 January, with seven male convicts and general cargo. The Courier, Sat 17 Mar 1849. -------------------------------------------------- PORT of Hobart Town, - Arrival. October 5 - Royal Saxon, barque, 510 tons, Charlesworth, from Calcutta June 29th, with a general cargo. Passengers - and 10 male convicts. Colonial Times, 8 Oct 1850. THE "ROYAL SAXON." — This vessel anchored in our harbour on Saturday evening, from Calcutta and Madras. She has on board a very fine royal tiger, about 15 months old, and measuring about 4 feet 6 inches in length; also a young bear and several monkies. Hobarton Guardian, 9 Oct 1850. -------------------------------------------------- PORT OF HOBART TOWN ARRIVALS. August 12 - Barque Royal Saxon, 712 tons, Charlesworth from Calcutta 1st of June, with a general cargo, and 16 male prisoners. Colonial Times, 15 Aug 1851.

Royal SaxonRoyal Saxon (generic)

References

Primary SourceLibraries Tasmania's Online collection CON37-1-7 Image 70

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Convict Notes

C H avatar
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on 13th June 2025

Name: Chamberlain, John Record Type: Convicts Departure port: Calcutta Ship: Royal Saxon Index number: 11654 Record ID: NAME_INDEXES:1380008 Tasmanian Library

Penny-Lyn Beale avatar
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on 15th September 2024

Tried; Lahore Court Martial