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John Coyle was transported on the Earl Grey, departing 27th Aug 1836 and arriving 31st Dec 1836 with 50 passengers.
Built at Newcastle Upon Tyne in 1835. 571 tons. Made 4 voyages to Australia transporting convicts. n.b. Registers of some voyages are not yet complete - currently being updated. Please note if searching records.
Earl Grey (generic)References
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Convict Notes




John Coyle was transported with his brother Michael, who died on board. John and Michael were ‘Whiteboys’ and had both been convicted of ‘shooting at the person/Burglary' in the last Spring assizes and had been farmers beforehand. 10/10/1836: Aged 25, John was put on the sick list with scorbutus. Discharged 27/11/1836. 1845: TOL Goulburn 9/2/1850: CP 5/8/1868: John Coyle, about 60 had his leg amputated after an accident, he was living at Lake George – Goulburn Hospital.