John Collins

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Summary

Born
Jan 1826
Conviction
Stealing plate
Departure
Jun 1843
Arrival
Oct 1843
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Collins
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1826
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown
Occupation: Shoemaker/bootmaker

Crime

Convicted at: Central Criminal Court
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 24th Jun 1843
Arrival: 12th Oct 1843
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Collins was transported on the Forfarshire, departing 24th Jun 1843 and arriving 12th Oct 1843 with 240 passengers.

ForfarshireForfarshire (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 91, Class and Piece Number HO11/13, Page Number 317 (160)
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

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on 26th May 2025

Place of origin: Westminster, Middlesex No; 415. TRIAL; 19 Oct 1840. Offence; Stealing silver plate Trade; Shoemaker & Bricklayer Height; 4 ft 8 1/2 inches aged 17 years old Surgeons Report. Steady & attentive at school 1847 - Free by Servitude - October 1847 1847 - Marriage Permissions - 31 July 1847 Mary Ann Dougan, Ship/free: Angelina John Collins, Ship/free: Forfarshire 1847 - Marriage. 27 Sep 1847 Mary Ann Dougan aged 21 years old, Spinster John Collins aged 22 years old, Shoemaker Witness; John Jones and Bridget Johnson 1852 - Departures - 25 Mar 1852. Wife. Mary Ann Dougan Status; Free. Departure port: Launceston per Ship: City of Melbourne Ship to colony: Angelina. Bound to: Melbourne