John Cornish

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Summary

Born
Jan 1796
Conviction
Theft of cloth
Departure
Nov 1837
Arrival
Apr 1838
Death
Unknown
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Personal Information

Name: John Cornish
Gender: Male
Born: 1st Jan 1796
Death: Unknown
Age at death: Unknown

Crime

Convicted at: Devon Quarter Session
Sentence term: 7 years

Voyage

Departed: 7th Nov 1837
Ship: Moffatt
Arrival: 1st Apr 1838
Place of Arrival: Van Diemen's Land

Transportation

John Cornish was transported on the Moffatt, departing 7th Nov 1837 and arriving 1st Apr 1838 with 400 passengers.

MoffattMoffatt (generic)

References

Primary SourceAustralian Joint Copying Project. Microfilm Roll 90, Class and Piece Number HO11/11, Page Number 197 (100)
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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CON31-1-7 Image 462 No; 2309. Offence; Stealing Horse Cloth Status; Married - 4 children CON18-1-17 Image 17 Trade; Ploughman aged 41 years old 1843 - Recommended for a C.P. 15 December 1843