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Transportation
John Clarke was transported on the Eliza, departing 22nd Sep 1819 and arriving 21st Jan 1820 with 159 passengers.
The Eliza was a 511-ton (later 538 ton) merchant ship built in British India in 1806. She made five voyages transporting convicts from England and Ireland to Australia.
Eliza (generic)References
| Primary Source | Australian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 88, Class and Piece Number HO11/3, Page Number 222 |
| 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
Colonial Secretary Index. CLARKE, John. Per "Eliza", 1820 1820 Jan 21 Recommended as suitable for wardsman (Reel 6049; 4/1744 pp.61-2) --------------------------------------------------------------------- Mr Brydone presents his compliments to Dr Beaumont, and begs leave to acquaint him that at the inspection of the Prisoners on board the Eliza, Mr Hutchison said the Governor wished all applications to be made to himself. Marding Brooker, No 70; John Clark, No 38; Benj. Meanley, No 59; and Malcolm McCullum, No 7, are the persons I had in view for you. The two first were my attendants on the sick during the voyage; the two others were remarkably steady and well behaved on board. All our prisoners are due to be disembarked tomorrow morning at daylight. I trust this will not be too late for you to make application. Eliza. Sunday morning.