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Summary

Born
Unknown
Conviction
Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Departure
May 1829
Arrival
Sep 1829
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Collins
Gender: Unknown
Born: Unknown
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Stonemason

Crime

Crime: Larceny from a person (including picking pockets)
Convicted at: Lancaster Quarter Session
Sentence term: 99 years

Voyage

Departed: 22nd May 1829
Ship: John
Arrival: 13th Sep 1829
Place of Arrival: New South Wales

Transportation

John Collins was transported on the John, departing 22nd May 1829 and arriving 13th Sep 1829 with 188 passengers.

John 1st arrived in Sydney Cove on the 25th November 1827. 185 Male convicts. of which 7 were sent to the hospital, 3 Died. Surgeon Superintendent- Died on the voyage . John - 1836/1837 Voyage. Medical Journal was lost on the homeward passage by the shipwreck of the Ship "Medora' There is an index only.

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References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 89, Class and Piece Number HO11/7, Page Number 75 (40)
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

Ejhanford avatar
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on 11th June 2013

Convicted at Surrey Quarter Session for a term of life on 02 July 1833 sentence to life transported 3rd August 1833 on the ship John -- Date of birth is approximate - convict register states age 23 yrs in 1833. Records of 1. Physical appearance (Age 23; 5' 31/2" tall; Reddish brown hair and red whiskers; grey eyes; many tattoos etc) 2. Conduct after arrival in Tasmania (very long charge sheet beginning 1 week after arrival amd continuing right through until at least May 1840) and 3. Application to be given permission to marry in March 1846 (another convict Helena Towe) Tasmania. He was pardoned 1849-1850 after serving 16 yrs and 9 mo - much of this in chains carrying out hard labour as punishment for misconduct whilst at the colony -- born c 1810 - age 23 in 1833, occ = stonecutter -- crime pickpocket -- tatoos on left arm - red-brown hair - 5 ft 3 1/2 inches tall